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Binary Defense MDR vs Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting comparison

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Binary Defense and Microsoft are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. Binary Defense is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #19 with an average rating of 9.0. Binary Defense holds a 1.4% mindshare in MDR, compared to Microsoft’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Binary Defense users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between Binary Defense MDR and Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Binary Defense MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
17th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender Experts ...
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Binary Defense MDR is 1.4%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Binary Defense MDR1.4%
Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting1.3%
Other97.3%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2588769 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2588769
Cybersecurity Architect, Information Technology Division at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Phenomenal response time and good handling of context in our diverse environment
We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half of it is going to be looking at new products and new functions that they are bringing out. So far, I do not have anything negative or a concern. There were two small mistakes that the technician made, and they were remedied immediately. Once we brought them to their attention, they were remedied. I do not have any complaints. They were just simple mistakes that anybody could make, and their response was a positive response. So far, I have not had anything negative to say. The only area for improvement that I can think of relates to statistical analysis for SLAs. They are in the middle of moving to a new product called D3 which is going to do some backend work for them. I know they are working to improve some of the help desk statistics, such as the time the tickets open and the time they are closed. They are working on that function. It is going to be resolved in the next month or two. We have service level agreements with them, but they can use improved statistics for service level agreements. This is the only point of improvement I can identify.
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Joe Cicero - PeerSpot reviewer
Joe Cicero
Chief Marketing Officer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Proactive threat hunting has strengthened our defenses and provides expert support for incidents
Proactive threat hunting as well as the Ask an Expert feature, which is a button inside of the XDR portal that becomes available when the customer owns Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting, are the best features it offers. If a customer or one of our analysts needs extra support or has a question about a Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting notification, they can click on that button and chat directly with a Microsoft security analyst to get more information or fill in any gaps regarding the Ask an Expert feature. Improved detection rates are one of the specific outcomes that show the positive impact because Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is a second set of eyes or a second team looking for emerging threats within a shared customer's environment. For us, the proactive approach that Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is always running is valuable, and we see those alerts pop up inside of our incident queues in Microsoft Sentinel and we respond and acknowledge them. In many cases, Microsoft might see an alert from a zero-day that we aren't even aware of yet or the industry isn't aware of yet and we see that tagged within our incident queue, which allows us to follow up with it much sooner than had we had to search and detect for it ourselves. Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting helps my customers detect or prevent emerging threats that are not yet published but Microsoft has visibility into. Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting's reporting and analytics are clear and actionable, and the fact that it's tied to the MITRE framework puts it all in a common language. Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting helps my customers comply with industry regulations or standards, though I am unsure how, but many have requirements for threat hunting and this checks that box. Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting helps my team respond to incidents by providing a backstop, which does speed up the process and improve outcomes.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features are the SIEM and the ticketing function; the latter is very smooth and easy to read and understand. We don't have any issues looking at the ticketing information when we're trying to identify what's going on."
"Binary Defense is comprehensive. We see most of the questionable activity. Once you see things a couple of times and are familiar with the processes, you know what those are. The level of activity is definitely favorable."
"The best part about Binary Defense MDR is that it runs on everything, and they keep an eye on things 24/7."
"The case interface is Binary Defense MDR's most valuable feature."
"The biggest aspect for us is that they are able to conform to our environment and utilize our tools. That way, we still maintain ownership of all the data and access to the applications, and we never lose control of the ability to run the solution ourselves if we need to."
"The speed at which their services are reactive is valuable. Nowadays, when a threat hits an endpoint, you've got minutes, not hours or days. Their average response time is about four minutes on an alert. For anything that needs to be sent to us, it's about fourteen minutes, which is pretty good. They're the third SOC that I've used in fifteen years. By far, they are the quickest ones to act. When you're looking at prevention, that's a key factor."
"The customization has been the most valuable aspect and was really the reason we ended up selecting Binary Defense. They worked with us to provide exactly the level of support, features, response, and collaboration we needed."
"The most valuable part of Binary Defense is its team of cybersecurity analysts. Their analysts filter out the noise and only forward the critical threats that require a response instead of false positives."
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"The solution helps to detect some suspicious items for us and our clients."
"The best feature of this solution is that it is an integrated and comprehensive solution for the entire Microsoft ecosystem."
"Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting helps my customers detect or prevent emerging threats that are not yet published but Microsoft has visibility into."
"Easy to use is what my customers say is the biggest benefit of Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting for them."
"What really stands out about Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is that it's easy to use, the cost is clear, and the pricing is transparent, with straightforward onboarding in hybrid, cloud, or on-premise environments."
 

Cons

"If I were shopping for an MDR solution today, I would not only look for a company that has the ability to alert, detect, and remediate, but also the ability to integrate vulnerability management. That's a big thing that they're lacking today."
"Binary Defense MDR could be even better with additional features, like automatic scans and file quarantine."
"We should be able to isolate devices faster. They should shorten the time between clicking on a device to contain it and carrying out the action. That would be a welcome improvement."
"I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine."
"While my understanding is that they're working on this, I would like to see some more of the quantification or reporting."
"I would like to see more frequent check-ins with our security status."
"It's sometimes difficult to know when to engage Binary Defense or TrustedSec, their sister company. TrustedSec is more focused on offensive security, as opposed to the defensive security that the MDR solution provides. It would be awesome if there were a better bridge between that relationship for when we need to get more proactive services or when we need to do a penetration test."
"We found a couple of bugs in the user interface."
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"As a partner, Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting could be improved by getting earlier threat detection signals so we could proactively research on our own end and help support a campaign to raise awareness as well as proactive response."
"There is a lot of change in a small period. This might not be helpful for IT administrators and users."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"We tried the proactive threat hunting feature, but it was not a good experience with Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting. It created more trouble than expected with false positives and non-expected answers."
"The price of the solution is costly, which I find significant."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"After we acquired this platform, we met with a number of different vendors. Binary Defense came in with a proposal that was surprisingly affordable. In fact, we were able to recoup the cost of their services within a short period of time. This is because Binary Defense is able to provide the same level of security as a team of two or three in-house analysts but at a fraction of the cost. As a result, Binary Defense is saving us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 per year."
"It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product."
"The solution's price is spot on; if anything, it's slightly below the norm for most services. Compared to building the same team internally, it would cost more to create the same amount of capability than what we get from an external team. Price-wise, Binary Defense is in a great spot."
"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."
"The pricing is on target. Working with their sales team on pricing negotiations was a pleasant process. They were very respectful of the constraints we had and I feel that we're paying a fair price."
"The pricing isn't that bad, it's very competitive. I don't feel that it's over-priced and I don't feel that it's under-priced."
"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."
"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Insurance Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
6%
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?
It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product. We are a company that has become an enterprise from a small medium business in two years. Our company passed a certain dollar ma...
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What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?
We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half of it is going to be looking at new products and new functions that they are brin...
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What is your primary use case for Binary Defense MDR?
They co-manage our Sentinel SIEM instance, and they provide a Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7 coverage. They perform research and remediation. They have a separate team for phishing. Tha...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
As a partner, Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting could be improved by getting earlier threat detection signals so we could proactively research on our own end and help support a campaign to rai...
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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
As a working security partner, my main use case for Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is that many of our customers also have Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting and really find a lot of va...
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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
As a partner, there can be some concern that Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is taking away some of our business because they're providing a solution that we also provide. However, the team ...
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Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response
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Overview

Binary Defense MDR provides robust, customizable threat detection and response with 24/7 monitoring, enhancing security operations across diverse sectors.

Binary Defense MDR is designed for those looking to elevate their security operations through continuous monitoring and threat analysis. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools, enabling effective endpoint control and securing cloud environments. It supports incident management with managed SIEM services and SOC capabilities, assisting with threat hunting and intelligence gathering. Organizations benefit from the solution's adaptability to changing environments and detailed ticket documentation, which helps in maintaining a low rate of false positives and ensuring prompt alerts.

What key features does Binary Defense MDR offer?

  • Customization: Tailor features and integrations to meet specific needs.
  • 24/7 Monitoring: Always-on surveillance for timely threat detection.
  • Responsiveness: Quick alert systems minimize potential risks.
  • Integration: Seamless compatibility with existing systems.
  • Detailed Documentation: Thorough ticket records for precise case management.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Extends the cybersecurity efforts of smaller teams efficiently.
  • Threat Detection: Accurate event ratings and playbook creation for robust responses.
  • Flexibility: Adapts to changing environments seamlessly.
  • Enhanced Security Operations: Low false positives and efficient alert systems.

In industries where security is paramount, Binary Defense MDR offers indispensable assistance by integrating with existing systems to monitor security alerts and network traffic. It enhances endpoint control and strengthens cloud security, making it suitable for organizations requiring managed SIEM and SOC capabilities. This service provides crucial support in threat analysis and incident management, empowering smaller teams to achieve comprehensive cybersecurity coverage.

Binary Defense

Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting empowers businesses with advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities, leveraging proactive threat hunting and expert consultation to enhance cybersecurity posture across diverse environments.

Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting provides a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that integrates well with Microsoft tools, enabling organizations to detect, explain, and manage threats efficiently. It uses the MITRE framework for reporting, enhancing detection strategies and regulatory compliance efforts, offering increased protection against nation-state and financially motivated cyber threats. With tools like KQL query capability, direct access to security analysts via the Ask an Expert button, and automation features, it enhances threat intel updates and saves significant man-hours for security teams.

What key features set Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting apart?
  • KQL Query Capability: Provides powerful data querying to identify potential threats.
  • Proactive Threat Hunting: Enables security teams to detect threats before they cause harm.
  • Ask an Expert Button: Allows direct chat with security analysts for expert insight.
  • Improved Detection Rates: Utilizes advanced algorithms to enhance threat detection accuracy.
  • Integration with MITRE Framework: Utilizes a robust framework for thorough threat identification.
  • Strategic Ecosystem Integration: Compatible with Microsoft tools for a cohesive cybersecurity strategy.
What benefits should organizations expect from using Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
  • Increased Threat Detection Precision: Provides reliable detection backed by Microsoft's extensive data.
  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Saves manpower through automation, allowing teams to focus on impactful tasks.
  • Regulatory Compliance Support: Assists in meeting compliance requirements through structured reporting.
  • Streamlined Incident Response: Reduces incident handling time with expert insights and integrated tools.

Industries employing Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting integrate it with Azure Sentinel and other cybersecurity tools to bolster threat response strategies. Entities benefit from advanced threat signals, enhancing protection against sophisticated cyber threats, particularly useful for sectors facing threats from nation-state and financially supported actors.

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Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR
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