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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Reviews

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protects all of Office 365 against advanced threats.

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Pros:

It is well integrated to Office 365 and it will be the best protection if you use Office 365. It is always updated new threats would not be much of a big deal.

Cons:

We have to pay for storage. Accessing documents through chrome web browser is slow.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service Software
4.3
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.5

Likelihood to recommend

8.3/10

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 222 user reviews on Capterra.

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Ihab
Ihab
Managing Director in United Arab Emirates
Verified LinkedIn User
Industrial Automation, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Effective and easy

5.0 last year

Pros:

Easy to use and effective to detect any threats

Cons:

It needs sometime to get used to deal with

David
IT Manager in US
Hospitality, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great product for the price.

5.0 last year

Comments: Way to go Microsoft, Defender just keeps working.

Pros:

The ease of use and the simplicity of the product. Way to go Microsoft.

Cons:

A little chunky at first but, we got through it pretty easily,

Heather
Heather
Senior Loan Processor in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I hope Microsoft really focuses more on this software again.

2.0 3 years ago

Pros:

What I like most about this software is how inexpensive it is. When you buy a new computer that has Microsoft Windows on it, it is already ready to go for the user to use.

Cons:

What I like least is this product worked for a while but now it is back to not feeling safe when it is running. You really have to really look into this software because you have to put some effort into it.

Bento
CEO in Brazil
Management Consulting, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: I use Microsoft Defender for Office 365, but I also use other protection software against spam, virus, etc.

Pros:

The ease of use of the software and its inclusion in the Office 365 package.

Cons:

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 does not prevent spam from entering your email inbox.

Josh
Cyber Security Specialist in US
Government Administration, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good service

4.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Integrated system that folds well into office. When running other office suite products integrated reporting helps to consolidate data.

Cons:

Some of the areas are convoluted and requires specific training to navigate for things that should be simple items.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Defend your Data from Ransomware

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

The best tool to block your intranet from outsider for accessing your company profiles

Cons:

Updates are very less compared to other anti-virus software

Jamal
Cheif accountant in Saudi Arabia
Food Production, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Office 365

5.0 last year

Comments: It helps me to know how to arraing all data and prapare the reports Easley

Pros:

All is useful and helpful and easy to undrstand it

Cons:

Nothing least I believe it is perfect and good to use it

Moaz
vet in Egypt
Veterinary Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 review

4.0 last year

Comments: Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a comprehensive suite of security solutions that protect your organization's Office 365 environment from a variety of threats. It includes features for email protection, web protection, data protection, and device protection.I have been using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for several years and have been very impressed with its performance. It has successfully blocked a number of phishing emails and malware attacks. I also like the fact that it is easy to use and can be configured to meet the specific needs of my organization.Overall, I would highly recommend Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to any organization that is looking for a comprehensive solution to protect its Office 365 environment.

Pros:

The features that I like most about Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are its email protection, web protection, and data protection features. The email protection feature blocks phishing emails and other malicious emails from reaching your inbox. The web protection feature protects you from malicious websites and downloads. The data protection feature protects your sensitive data from being leaked or stolen.

Cons:

The only downside to Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is that it can be a bit expensive. However, I believe that the cost is justified by the level of protection that it provides.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fantastic

5.0 last year

Comments: Perfect at all

Pros:

Faster than else others .perfect T all .

Cons:

Fast mor than else 👍👍👍👍 perfect at all

Owakiabul
Cloud consultant in India
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best protection for email

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

Spam detection percentage is very accurate but sometimes very less amount spam don't detect

Cons:

Management of the security portal little bit confusing for new person

Cindy
Owner in US
Hospital & Health Care, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Security AntiVirus Protection you must have for your business or home computer

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I have tried other AntiVirus Security software and have to say Microsoft Defender is simply the best. It is far superior to the others in that it does it's job quietly, in the background, your work does not get interrupted all the time and you know you are protected 24/7. When your business depends on the protection of your data you need Microsoft Defender.

Pros:

I love that Microsoft Defender runs in the background, it does it's job without a lot of fuss. You don't have to see or know it's running all the time but you trust it is doing it's job all the time.

Cons:

I wish there was more reports available for the results of the scans and the quarantined emails. To there advantage there might be and I have not found them yet.

Łukasz
IT Specialist in Poland
Philanthropy, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

helping to protect the confidentiality of messages

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I'm happy with the invisible work that Microsoft Defender is doing. It protects the organization against a multitude of threats.

Pros:

high-class filtering of threats along with the analysis of threats inside the message. Protection of sensitive data against leakage.

Cons:

works fine, currently I have not found any flaws

taha
front-end developer in Egypt
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Prioritizes threats across our enterprise and safeguards us from any incoming threats or viruses

4.0 last year

Comments: A very amazing experience because it contains many features and it is one of the best products and I definitely recommend it because I use it on a daily basis in doing my work

Pros:

Built-in Microsoft Defender to protect every attachment. Even if this attachment is encrypted, it will provide excellent protection

Cons:

Needs a lot of documentation to help new users

Md Mohiminur
Manager in Bangladesh
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

No worries about Phishing scam!!!!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: For Office security it's my first choice. It's keeping me safe wit it's multi feature tool like anti phishing, anti malware also from any kind of threats email.

Pros:

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is working superb for detecting and blocking the phishing attacks.

Cons:

I have nothing to complain about this tool.

Ashraf
Production manager in Egypt
Oil & Energy, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Important information

4.0 last year

Comments: Helpful, secure

Pros:

It's easy to use, and helpful 👌 and secure

Cons:

In the beginning, but after using, it became more easy

Elsayed
Sales Manager in United Arab Emirates
Banking, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Web gard

4.0 last year

Comments: My Web gard

Pros:

Email security checking all attachments for safety

Cons:

Simple and Easy access all the time and everywhere

Doreen
Customer Service Advisor in Uganda
Telecommunications, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 review

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Threat detection prevention.

Pros:

The application detects malicious attacks on Office 365 applications and take mechanisms to prevent them and protect information/data

Cons:

There's nothing negative about this application.

Mohammad
Print in Saudi Arabia
Libraries, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

No problem

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Because Microsoft will have the opportunity

Pros:

Because all users have been using and is not available for free

Cons:

Yes all users have been using this app and they will be very happy to help

alaa
CEO in Netherlands
International Trade & Development, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Happy Customer

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I'm happy with Microsoft defender , it's amazing

Pros:

Real-time reports it makes life much easier

Cons:

No , but if do the tasks more faster ,that's will be great

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Civic & Social Organization, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Review

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Wonderful, easy to use and uniqueIt is very beautiful and anyone can use the easy tests. I loved being inside this world

Cons:

Frequently asked questionsMany paragraphs Questions Many optional questions are unimportant

Marco
Tax Consulty in Brazil
Legal Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Windows Defender is indispensable

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

WWhen using Windows Defender I got the best responses regarding threat detection, confirming that it is a tool that has infrastructure in the Microsoft cloud environment and that protects deviceshen using Windows Defender I got the best responses regarding threat detection, confirming that it is a tool that has infrastructure in the Microsoft cloud environment and that protects devices

Cons:

Notably, there were situations that during the execution of antivirus functions, the software caused the computer to become a little slow. But not to the point of irritating him out of his mind. Understandable.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

recommended

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: A before and after in the opening of emails, especially in the workplace, to have the peace of mind of being protected against any suspicious email or unknown file.

Pros:

It is a software that does not consume resources since it is based on the cloud and it is really a very interesting protection for the mail (I use office365) and the suite programs. It works as a perfect complement to antivirus since it can detect spam, pishing, deceptive advertisements, warn about malicious links, etc.

Cons:

The only cons I find is that it cannot be applied or I did not find a way to apply it to products outside of Office365 like other mail managers.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Accounting Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A normal defense for a low cost

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: In conclusion, if you are intelligent while opening suspicious websites or files you are not supposed to have many problems in general, this is just a safety net as the rest of the antivirus

Pros:

I think it has the essential features that an antivirus can have, but having it included in the Microsoft package makes it a good choice

Cons:

The assistance in the free version is very limited

Hamish
Owner in South Africa
Accounting Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO) Reviews & Product Details

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: By and large, we are happy with the item.
Rather than involving three or four devices for security, we can utilize one. With one item, Defender, we have every one of the elements we really want. We can utilize Defender to obstruct and screen for security purposes without requiring various different items to do various errands.
It's very easy to understand.

Pros:

We can utilize Defender to obstruct and screen for security purposes without requiring numerous different items to do various assignments. The item is extremely simple to utilize. The item I have tracked down the capacity to erase undesirable dangers beneficial.is exceptionally simple to utilize.

Cons:

The cost could be better. It'll likewise help assuming that they can consistently refresh and update the arrangement. Consistently there's another infection transferred into the organization, and we need to continue to refresh it to distinguish this large number of things. I for one have not seen a lot of proof of how Defender can upgrade the tale of no trust for ventures. The information recuperation and reinforcement could be improved.

Felicia
Freelancer in US
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Defender Review

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: As an individual who works from my home office, it is extremely important that my computer is running properly, so it is imperative that I have trusted security software to help me achieve that outcome. I must say, Microsoft Defender has been and is continuously essential in me doing that. Microsoft Defender has been compatible with the client systems that I have to access in order to perform my day to day business. My computer has been protected safe and protected from malware and spyware that has tried to attack my computer on several occasions! So, I can't say enough about this product, as it is one of the best on the market!

Pros:

What I really like about this product the most is that it comes pre-installed on your Windows operating computer. I didn't have to sign up for a free trial with another security software application in order to protect my computer and then turn around and pay for a monthly subscription thereafter, upon the expiration of a free trial! Microsoft in general takes the time to considerate their customer's experience and they continued the trend with Microsoft Defender.

Cons:

If I had to nitpick and find one thing about the software that I don't particularly like about Microsoft Defender, it would be the fact that its not compatible with some of the other computer security software applications around. You can't operate both on your computer at the same time. However, you really don't need any other protection when using Defender.