Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help enterprise networks prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. It utilizes a combination of endpoint behavioral sensors, cloud security analytics, and threat intelligence to provide a unified security posture across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 94/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cybersecurity
Part of: Microsoft
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Redmond, WA