Microsoft Defender for Business
Select your Solution and Earn Points
| Advanced antivirus and malware protection | Safeguard your endpoints against a wide range of known and emerging threats, including malware, ransomware, and viruses |
| Intelligent threat detection | Leveraging machine learning and behavioral analysis, identifies and responds to suspicious activities, minimizing the risk of successful attacks. |
| Integration with Microsoft 365 | Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, allowing you to leverage the power of cloud-based services while maintaining a high level of security. |
| Enhanced web protection | Features that help defend against malicious websites, phishing attempts, and other online threats. |
| Compatibility | Mac & Windows |
Select your Apple and Windows Devices
Select your preferred Apple Mac, Windows, Smartphone or any other device to lease. We’re officially authorised to offer all. We even build Custom PCs, all delivered and ready to run
Find what works for your business
Our Flexi-Lease, Pure Rental and Devices for Teams solutions are designed for all types of businesses, so you’ll be able to find something perfect for yours.
Choose the level of support you need
Everyone gets Silver Support which includes a loan device should yours fail and there’s inexpensive SafeGuard Protection against loss and damage. Upgrade to Gold and Platinum support for even more benefits.
Finalise everything in just a few hours
Tell us who you are, sign the eSign agreement, and let us know where to ship it and when. It takes a few hours to get all this arranged and we approve over 98% of businesses.
Protect Your Business with Microsoft Defender for Business for Mac & Windows
The comprehensive endpoint security solution designed to fortify your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Powered by industry-leading technologies and backed by Microsoft’s extensive security expertise, Defender for Business provides robust protection, intelligent threat detection, and seamless management for businesses of all sizes.
Defender for Business offers a multi-layered defense approach, combining advanced antivirus capabilities, next-generation threat intelligence, and cloud-powered analytics. It leverages real-time insights from the vast Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph to proactively identify and neutralize known and unknown threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing attempts, and zero-day exploits. With Defender for Business, you can confidently protect your endpoints, data, and users from the most sophisticated cyber attacks.
At the heart of Defender for Business is its cutting-edge threat detection and response capabilities. Using machine learning, behavioral analysis, and heuristics, it continuously monitors endpoint activities, identifying suspicious behaviors and swiftly responding to potential threats. Its intelligent algorithms learn and adapt over time, enhancing their ability to differentiate between legitimate activities and malicious intent. By staying one step ahead of attackers, Defender for Business provides an unparalleled level of security, keeping your business safe from cyber risks.
Microsoft Defender for Business seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem, enabling you to leverage the power of cloud-based services and collaboration tools without compromising security. It works harmoniously with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Cloud App Security, providing a comprehensive security posture for your entire digital ecosystem.
With Microsoft Defender for Business, you can focus on driving your business forward, knowing that your endpoints are protected by a trusted, industry-leading security solution. Stay ahead of emerging threats, empower your workforce, and safeguard your business with Microsoft Defender for Business—the endpoint security solution designed for the modern digital landscape. Subscribe today on a 1-year lease.
| Sophos | Defender |
Post-execution
| Exploit Mitigations | check_circle | check_circle |
| – Mitigations enabled by default in Windows Operating System | 7 | 7 |
| – Mitigations enabled by default in product | 60 | 0 |
| – Mitigations off by default in product requiring manual configuration | 0 | 32 |
| Behavior-based crypto ransomware detection and automatic rollback | check_circle | cancel |
| Master Boot Record tamper prevention | check_circle | cancel |
Management, Investigation, and remediation
| Single console for managing and reporting on all endpoint security features | check_circle | cancel |
| Alert prioritization | check_circle | check_circle |
| Extensive threat hunting and investigation capabilities | check_circle | check_circle |
| Suitable for large enterprise organizations with a full in-house SOC | check_circle | check_circle |
| Suitable for customers without an in-house SOC | check_circle | cancel |
Threat hunting and response
| Live response for deep investigation | check_circle | Windows only |
| Event correlation across devices | check_circle | check_circle |
| Optional: Encrypted Network Traffic Analysis (NDR) | check_circle | cancel |
| Optional: Firewall sensor and enforcement | check_circle | cancel |
Attack surface and pre-execution
| Category- and name-based application control | check_circle | Windows only |
| Device control | Win/Mac | Win/Mac |
| Windows antimalware scanning | check_circle | check_circle |
| macOS and Linux antimalware scanning | check_circle | check_circle |
| Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | check_circle | check_circle |
| Malicious URL protection | check_circle | check_circle |
| Category-based web filtering | check_circle | check_circle |
What is Microsoft Defender for Business? from HardSoft on Vimeo.
| Sophos | Defender |
Post-execution
| Exploit Mitigations | check_circle | check_circle |
| – Mitigations enabled by default in Windows Operating System | 7 | 7 |
| – Mitigations enabled by default in product | 60 | 0 |
| – Mitigations off by default in product requiring manual configuration | 0 | 32 |
| Behavior-based crypto ransomware detection and automatic rollback | check_circle | cancel |
| Master Boot Record tamper prevention | check_circle | cancel |
Management, Investigation, and remediation
| Single console for managing and reporting on all endpoint security features | check_circle | cancel |
| Alert prioritization | check_circle | check_circle |
| Extensive threat hunting and investigation capabilities | check_circle | check_circle |
| Suitable for large enterprise organizations with a full in-house SOC | check_circle | check_circle |
| Suitable for customers without an in-house SOC | check_circle | cancel |
Threat hunting and response
| Live response for deep investigation | check_circle | Windows only |
| Event correlation across devices | check_circle | check_circle |
| Optional: Encrypted Network Traffic Analysis (NDR) | check_circle | cancel |
| Optional: Firewall sensor and enforcement | check_circle | cancel |
Attack surface and pre-execution
| Category- and name-based application control | check_circle | Windows only |
| Device control | Win/Mac | Win/Mac |
| Windows antimalware scanning | check_circle | check_circle |
| macOS and Linux antimalware scanning | check_circle | check_circle |
| Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | check_circle | check_circle |
| Malicious URL protection | check_circle | check_circle |
| Category-based web filtering | check_circle | check_circle |

