Microsoft Defender for Business
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Qualys External Attack Surface Management |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | 919 E Hillsdale Blvd, 4th Floor, Foster City, CA 94404, USA |
| Purpose | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. | EASM provides an outside-in view of external-facing infrastructure and continuously monitors internet-connected assets. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Qualys External Attack Surface Management plans
- Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 with External Attack Surface ManagemenFree
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Qualys External Attack Surface Management if…
EASM suits security teams that need to find and track externally exposed assets, including unmanaged cloud services and abandoned resources. It can also fit organizations using Qualys tools or ServiceNow CMDB workflows.