Ivanti Security Controls vs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Security Controls is particularly suitable for customers who are looking for a patch solution and need security to protect themselves from unknown malicious code. For customers who are already using the Workspace Manager Suite, we don't think the solution is that suitable. A patch for Windows would be sufficient.

If you need to proceed with pay as you go service then go ahead with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. This could be expensive in the long run but if the organization usage is slightly less than then this would suite the purpose. Also, it has the latest threat updates, so you're future proof in terms of potential treats.

Incentivized

• Live status update on patch deployments with an agent and also agentless deployments.
• A large 3rd party patching inventory.
• Easy to navigate and troubleshoot.

Incentivized

• Automation is crucial to managing sprawl and the additional complexity that comes with it. SOC management workbooks and process automation give significant flexibility.
• The Security posture score and Security Alerts are neatly centralized and offer me crucial information quickly.
• Defender for Cloud avoids the common compromise of simplicity for completeness (former Azure Security Center). The security warnings and advice go into great detail while remaining current and useful.

Incentivized

• Better search in the application control configuration
• User rights management for modern user interface settings dialog.
• For patching, a more intuitive console. Some features are hidden or not easy to find for users who are accessing the console for the first time.

• UI/UX. It can get a little messy when navigating around with all the flyouts in the Azure portal which can be frustrating, particularly when under time pressure.
• The query languages for the queries and workbooks are another language that needs to be learned - it would be nice to have kept it closer to T-SQL or something like that to minimize the need to learn new syntax.
• Adding cost estimations to the security recommendations would really improve the experience.

Incentivized

It is a great product that integrates nicely when running an Azure platform and even multi-cloud environment. Not looking for point-solutions but a suite that answers most requirements. It is very comfortable being able to use KQL, workbooks and automation that is native to the azure platform

Compliance mapping capabilities of the software and reporting.

Ease in deployment and implementation.

Seamless integration of the software with cloud and other third party applications.

The software ensures quick incident response and avilability of ready to help customer services providers.

User interface of the product is very friendly.

Support wasn't used as the cost didn't justify the expense. We have yet to use the support.

Incentivized

Ivanti allowed for the most control without using agent deployments. Ivanti also has the largest 3rd party patching. Easy to use.

Incentivized

I believe Microsoft Defender for Cloud stacks up well against the other tools we looked at. It is native to the Azure platform and provides the same insights as the other tools. We selected Microsoft Defender for Cloud because it integrates well with the Azure resources and gives the needed insight, security alerts and recommendations.

Incentivized

• Reduced amount of operating hours for administration of patching.

Incentivized

• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations can prevent costly fines and legal issues, positively impacting ROI.
• Effective cloud resource protection can optimize cloud spending and resource utilization, ultimately reducing cloud infrastructure costs.
• The subscription costs associated with Defender for Cloud can add to an organization's operational expenses, impacting ROI.
• Smaller organizations may find the feature set and complexity of Defender for Cloud unnecessary, potentially overinvesting in security solutions.

Incentivized