Microsoft Defender for Business
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SANS Phishing Platform
6.5#3 in phishing simulation softwareFrom $3,000 a yearWebAPI
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | SANS Phishing Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | North Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | The platform offers prebuilt SSO, SMTP and Active Directory integrations. |
| 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. | The platform tests employees’ ability to withstand phishing and social engineering attacks. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | Standard support includes implementation webinars, FAQs, getting-started guides and email support; additional implementation guidance is available. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
SANS Phishing Platform plans
- Phishing Training (CIS Aggregate Buy, 2017)$3,000 a year
- SANS Phishing PlatformPriced on request
- SANS Security Awareness / Phishing—
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SANS Phishing Platform if…
It suits organizations running continuous phishing-awareness programs that need simulations, training, campaign automation and reporting. Customers must have authorization for every simulated target.