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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10
Category
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
8.0 /10

What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps?

Defender for Cloud Apps includes additional capabilities that extend beyond the traditional cloud access security broker (CASB) scope to strengthen app posture and protect against malicious cloud apps. Ensure holistic coverage for your apps by combining SaaS security posture management, data loss prevention, app-to-app protection, and integrated threat protection.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps won the following awards in the Cloud Access Security Broker category

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

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98 Plan to Renew

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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps?

4% Negative
4% Neutral
92% Positive

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Cloud Discovery

86

Cloud Security Posture Management

85

Policy Management

84

Web Content Filtering

84

Access Control

84

User Behaviour Analytics

84

Data Loss Prevention

83

Record Management

83

Threat Integration

83

Zero Trust

82

Analytics and Reporting

82

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of Implementation

85

Ease of Data Integration

84

Business Value Created

81

Ease of IT Administration

81

Ease of Customization

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Breadth of Features

80

Quality of Features

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Vendor Support

76

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Reviews

Natalia S.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2025

An outstanding security system

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps from other similar products?

Its Discovery feature allows us to automatically identify all the cloud applications that employees are using, ensuring that we are aware of all the tools that may pose a risk.The ability to create specific policies for different applications allows our organizations to manage security more effectively according to the particular needs of each department

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like Defender for Cloud Apps because it uses artificial intelligence to detect anomalous behavior, which helps us prevent unauthorized access before it becomes a problem. With an ever-growing environment and increased reliance on cloud-based solutions, this software has been instrumental in improving visibility into applications used by employees, security policy management and regulatory compliance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface can seem overwhelming at first; new users may need time to familiarize themselves with all the features available

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend it because it was easy to install and the initial setup allowed us to establish our security policies in a reasonable amount of time. As the team became familiar with the software, we noticed an improvement in employee confidence in using cloud applications. Customer support has also been efficient; we have been able to resolve questions quickly thanks to your support team.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Daniel G.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2025

Hassle-Free Cloud Security

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps from other similar products?

The most distinguishing factor about Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps emerges from its complete integration capabilities with Microsoft ecosystem platforms. You can deploy this product easily through Microsoft tools since it integrates seamlessly with existing Azure AD and Microsoft 365 platforms. The combination of artificial intelligence detection capabilities enhances protection by becoming proactive instead of reactive and provides stronger security than human-driven manual intervention platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The main feature I appreciate about this software system centers on its simplicity. Most users including security amateurs can read and operate the platform easily because it features a user-friendly interface and simple navigation system. The platform generates simple alert and report formats that enable users to easily advocate risks and system weaknesses across their team or up the management chain.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The software presents an overwhelming amount of information that stands out as my least preferred aspect. Select report customization options would be beneficial to help users avoid receiving excessive data. The security advantages of investment in Microsoft Defender make its costs acceptable even for small businesses.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I endorse Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps as the ideal solution for organizations that want cloud app protection technology. The merge between visibility and integration and ease of use makes Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps a dependable data protection solution for cloud environments.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Khalid C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Amazing product from a reliable vendor.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps from other similar products?

Azure integration ease

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Azure plugins

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing at all

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Employee training is essential

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Caring
  • Saves Time

Cons

  • Vendor Friendly Policies

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