Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Sentinel

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Sentinel

Last updated on March 20, 2023

 

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel

Description

Unified infrastructure security management system

Intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence service.

Category

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) / Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)

Security Information Event Management (SIEM) / Security Orchestration Automated Response (SOAR)

Function

Provides security alerts, scores, vulnerability assessment, recommendations, and security posture management.

Provides alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response.

Features

  • Microsoft Defender ATP Integration
  • Network map
  • Virtual Machine Behavioral Analytics
  • Adaptive network hardening
  • Regulatory Compliance dashboard & reports
  • Missing OS patches assessment
  • Security misconfigurations assessment
  • Endpoint protection assessment
  • Disk encryption assessment
  • Third-party vulnerability assessment
  • Network security assessment
  • Custom analytics rules
  • Multiple Workspace View
  • Azure Monitor Workbooks Integration
  • Security playbook
  • Investigation Graph
  • Hunting search and query tools
Provides Security Recommendation? Yes No
Threat Response Management Manual Automated
Integration You may use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud to provide Microsoft Sentinel with more information to identify, investigate, and remediate threats.

 

Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Sentinel Resources:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-cloud-introduction
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/supported-machines-endpoint-solutions-clouds?tabs=features-windows#supported-features-for-virtual-machines-and-servers-

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