Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
5.8#3 in non-human identity management (nhim) solutionsWebAPI
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | SailPoint Identity Security Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | SailPoint describes a hybrid connectivity approach with SaaS connectivity, virtual appliance connectors, and RPA integrations for legacy, disconnected, and on-premises systems. |
| 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. | Identity Security Cloud manages and secures identities and their access to enterprise resources. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | SailPoint provides a support portal, product documentation, a community, and a developer forum. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud plans
- Identity Security Cloud BusinessPriced on request
- Identity Security Cloud Business PlusPriced on request
- Identity Security Cloud FoundationsPriced on request
- Identity Security Cloud StandardPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SailPoint Identity Security Cloud if…
Foundations is aimed at smaller organizations beginning with identity security, and Standard is described for smaller organizations consolidating identity tools. It may also suit enterprises needing identity governance across cloud and hybrid systems.