Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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Silverfort
5.4#15 in identity threat detection and response softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Silverfort |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Plano, 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. | Silverfort describes integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Azure MFA, and ADFS. |
| 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. | Silverfort provides runtime identity security, analyzing access requests and enforcing controls inline at authentication. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | The pricing page lists Standard support as included, Premier support at 10% of license cost, and Diamond support at 20% of license cost. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Silverfort plans
- AdvancedPriced on request
- CorePriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- PlusPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Silverfort if…
Silverfort suits organizations seeking identity controls across human and machine identities, including legacy, cloud, and hybrid environments. It may also suit teams needing MFA, privileged access controls, or identity threat response.