Microsoft Defender for Business
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VisitMicrosoft Defender for Business vs Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response
Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response
5.8#5 in identity threat detection and response softwareWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | San Jose, California, USA |
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | Vectra says its ITDR solution has native integrations for dozens of security tools, and its platform supports third party API connections. |
| 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. | Vectra ITDR detects, investigates, and responds to identity threats across an organization’s environment. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | Vectra says standard technical support is available to all customers, with a separate Premium Support program providing global 24x7x365 support and health monitoring. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response plans
- Vectra AI ITDRPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response if…
ITDR is aimed at security teams, security architects and analysts, SOCs, and IAM teams responsible for identity threats. It may suit organizations that need to monitor human and service-account activity across identity, cloud, network, and SaaS services.