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# Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

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> Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a cloud access security broker (CASB)
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Microsoft
- **Location**: Redmond, US
- **Founded**: 1975

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Alerts/Notifications
- Behavioural Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Threat Protection

## Category

- [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/34475/cloud-access-security-broker-casb/software)

## Related Categories

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- [Cloud Security Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31344/cloud-security/software)

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## Reviews

### "Microsoft Defender for Cloud App- Make Cloud Data Secured" — 4.0/5

> **Umair** | *19 February 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Good performance of a cloud-based security system with real-time monitoring of the system by providing alerts and notifications, security threats identification, and resolution. Great performance.
> 
> **Cons**: Limited integration with other platforms.The cost is a bit higher.
> 
> It is quite user-friendly in terms of establishing rights at the organizational dimension, managing policies, and receiving notifications and warnings. About the wireless infrastructure blueprints, the experience has also been excellent. Whilst it also relies on how sophisticated the connection is, it gives a decent insight.

## Links

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