Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. Patch My PC Patch Management

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) for Azure, on-premises, and multicloud (Amazon AWS and Google GCP) resources.N/A
Patch My PC Patch Management
Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Software that extends Microsoft Configuration Manager to deploy and patch third-party applications. It is designed to handle the tedious task of packaging, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying applications in the environment. The software automates the creation and patching of third-party applications. Optionally, users can configure automatic deployment rules for complete automation and control over third-party patch management in the enterprise.
$1
per year per seat
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Basic
$1
per year per seat
Enterprise
$2
per year per seat
Intune Essentials
$3.25
per year per seat
Enterprise Plus
$3.50
per year per seat
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Defender for CloudPatch My PC Patch Management
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
We haven't really, I mean we've used Google's options, but not really. We've just gotten demos really.
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
We were one of the first ones to deploy when Microsoft released it, so it's hard to compare, but what we hear from competitors, the fact that Microsoft can see the full ecosystem using this product makes it a lot better as compared to using a third party tool. So it's the ease …
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I was trained on AWS originally, but I'm starting to Azure more and more in Microsoft.
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Evaluated between cost. I just think it integrates better with the Microsoft stack and I mean, I think just cost from just that perspective and being the one pane of glass, I think that's enough.
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Had some coverage gaps and was more expensive compared to native Azure security controls, such as Defender for Cloud.
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Trend Micro Cloud One - Application Security, AWS Security Hub and Wiz
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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 …
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Defender is a robust cloud security solution, but Prisma is Comprehensive cloud-native security platform with full lifecycle security
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud has a better range of functionality across the board. In terms of database, reliability, security solutions.
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We use Microsoft Defender for Cloud as an integration of Defender 365 and collect all the incident into one dashboard.
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud offered a more integrated and comprehensive solution for our multi-cloud environment, integrating well with our security and compliance needs
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is definitely the choice with the latest market trend and attacks that are currently happening. Microsoft has been able to safe guard a lot after the recent serious attacks happening globally in the digital world. There is a trust in this software …
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Forcepoint ONE, Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager and Tenable Nessus
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
There is the several ways to protect the applications and lot more tools available in the market. Most commonly we used Crowd strike Falcon for endpoint detection and response capabilities. McAfee endpoint protection also provide broad range of security features. Best …
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
We used to use Symantec and McAfee. It's been mostly defenders since, gosh, the last eight to 10 years. So we're a small organization. We don't have a lot of folks, so single-painted glass is really important to be able to see the whole environment in a single place. And the …
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
When we purchase this data fund, we check with not competition and we decided to purchase these tools because it's strong and we have a good relationship with Microsoft.
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Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
It is very good in comparison to other products that we have used. Its price is very effective and attractive, and it also provides good security policies. threat intelligence is also good and user protection is also very much better, and it also serves new updates as and when …
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
It provides great Integration with the existing resources. As we don’t have to worry about the compatibility of the product with our resources.
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Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Defender has the benefit of all the integration, included licensing for defender for server and being able to start small and grow.

Wiz licensing was too expensive, lacking features like an EDR making it a less favorable solution
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Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud supports the hybrid resource assessment which includes Non-Azure Resources, Aws resources, gcp resources. So it is flexible to asses different cloud platforms. Also its pricing is comparatively affordable then Other cloud security tools available in …
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Defender for Cloud (previously known as Azure Security Center) is a more comprehensive and extensive security solution. Currently, threat analytics make up only a small portion of the whole picture. It encourages a comprehensive picture of the cloud environment across all of …
Chose Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Defender for Cloud is definitely less complex a solution and more turn-key. We found that it was easier to grab the information we needed, faster than the Palo solution. In addition, accounting loved the fact that it was less expensive. At the time of implementation, Palo's …
Patch My PC Patch Management
Chose Patch My PC Patch Management
Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal …
Features
Microsoft Defender for CloudPatch My PC Patch Management
Threat Intelligence
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Ratings
Patch My PC Patch Management
10.0
Ratings
23% above category average
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Vulnerability Management Tools
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Patch My PC Patch Management
10.0
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User Ratings
Microsoft Defender for CloudPatch My PC Patch Management
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User Testimonials
Microsoft Defender for CloudPatch My PC Patch Management
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
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I highly recommend Patch My PC to businesses of all types and sizes. The tool is highly customizable and can meet the needs of any organization. It is easy to implement with Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune and can be set up within a matter of minutes.
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Pros
  • 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.
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  • Great customer support
  • Automation of application creation and updates
  • Easy to integrate and manage
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Cons
  • 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.
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  • SAS solution
  • Be able to select a specific application version for deployment
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Likelihood to Renew
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
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I consider Patch My PC a necessary tool for any environment I manage. I cannot imagine managing an environment without it, as the time and effort it saves is invaluable.
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Usability
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.
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Implementation Rating
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The implementation is super easy, specially if you're just Integrating it with Intune.
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Alternatives Considered
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.
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Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal choice for managing software updates and deployments.
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Return on Investment
  • 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.
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  • Saves countless hours on manually packaging applications
  • Saves countless hours on investigating what applications in your environment needs updated
  • saves you 1-3 headcounts in your department
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ScreenShots

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of Remediation of critical issues in codeScreenshot of Cloud security benchmark mapped to industry FramworksScreenshot of Prioritization of critical risks with contextual threat analysisScreenshot of Workload protectionScreenshot of Unified DevOps VisibilityScreenshot of Visualizations to improve security posture proactively

Patch My PC Patch Management Screenshots

Screenshot of The general tab is where you can configure the license key and other general settings including the WSUS Code Signing certificate for third-party software updates.Screenshot of You can enable different third-party products to publish to WSUS and sync into Configuration Manager in the updates tab. You can also right-click on all products, vendors, or specific products to enable custom right-click actions.Screenshot of Enable products for application creation and management using the ConfigMgr Apps tab in the Publisher. This feature will automatically package third-party applications and keep them up to date. You can deploy these applications using task sequences or collection deployments in Configuration Manager.Screenshot of The CVE import wizard in the Patch My PC Publisher can evaluate CVE in a file and let you know which ones are either in the Patch My PC catalog or already published to WSUS.Screenshot of The sync schedule controls how often the Publisher will download the catalog and publish new third-party updates and applications to ConfigMgr or Intune.Screenshot of The alerts tab will automatically send you email, Microsoft Teams, or Slack alerts when new updates or applications are created. These alerts will also include details like severity level, classification level, and CVE's.