Security News > 2022 > May > Microsoft Defender vs Carbon Black: EDR software comparison

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, formerly known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, is the tech giant's enterprise endpoint security platform.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is an EDR software solution that consolidates multiple endpoint security features into a single platform.

Carbon Black focuses on the prevalence of legacy devices and security devices, aiming to modernize endpoint security to meet today's advanced threats.

Microsoft Defender vs. Carbon Black: Feature comparison FeatureMicrosoft DefenderCarbon Black Automated monitoringYesYes Integration with SIEM toolsYesYes Mobile supportYesNo Endpoint detection and responseYesYes Ransomware protectionYesYes Removable storage controlYesYes Head-to-head comparison: Microsoft Defender vs. Carbon Black Endpoint detection and response.

Both Microsoft Defender and Carbon Black see the most adoption in the middle market, but many Carbon Black users are enterprises, while Defender sees more small business use.

Overall, Carbon Black is best for advanced threat prevention and in-depth analytics, while Microsoft Defender's simplicity and ease of use are its key selling points.

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