Microsoft Defender for Business
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Strac Data Classification
5.7#17 in data discovery and classification softwareWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Strac Data Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | Examples named on the classification page include Office 365, Google Drive, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Microsoft AIP, Google Cloud DLP, and Google Workspace IRM. |
| 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. | Strac identifies, classifies, labels, and helps protect sensitive data across SaaS, cloud, and endpoints. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Strac Data Classification plans
- Strac Data ClassificationPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Strac Data Classification if…
It suits organizations that need to classify sensitive information across cloud, SaaS, endpoint, and other data sources. Teams can define custom policies and use mapped labels or listed remediation actions.