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The team at ThreatLocker has been developing cybersecurity tools for decades, including programs to enhance email and content security, and this is our most innovative and ambitious cybersecurity solution yet. We developed this unique cybersecurity system because we believe that organizations should have complete control of their networks and should not have to live in fear of the next malware attack. To learn more, visit ThreatLocker.com. 499 Ratings Visit Website DriveLock Cyber threats are everywhere, but protecting your IT systems should be as natural as locking your front door. With DriveLock’s HYPERSECURE Platform, safeguarding your endpoints and business data is easier than ever. We integrate the latest security technologies and share our expertise, so you can focus on what matters—without worrying about data protection. Zero Trust Platform takes a proactive approach, eliminating security gaps before they become a risk. By enforcing centralized policies, DriveLock ensures employees and endpoints access only what they need—following the golden rule of cybersecurity: ''never trust, always verify''. 1 Rating Visit Website ConnectWise RMM Don’t settle when it comes to managing your clients’ IT infrastructure. Exceed their expectations with ConnectWise RMM, our MSP RMM software that provides proactive tools and NOC services—regardless of device environment. With the number of new vulnerabilities rising each year, smart patching procedures have never been more important. We automatically test and deploy patches when they are viable and restrict patches that are harmful. Get better protection for clients while you spend less time managing endpoints and more time growing your business. It’s tough to locate, afford, and retain quality talent. In fact, 81% of IT leaders say it’s hard to find the recruits they need. Add ConnectWise RMM, NOC services and get the expertise and problem resolution you need to become the advisor your clients demand—without adding headcount. 164 Ratings Visit Website Wiz Wiz is a new approach to cloud security that finds the most critical risks and infiltration vectors with complete coverage across the full stack of multi-cloud environments. Find all lateral movement risks such as private keys used to access both development and production environments. Scan for vulnerable and unpatched operating systems, installed software, and code libraries in your workloads prioritized by risk. Get a complete and up-to-date inventory of all services and software in your cloud environments including the version and package. Identify all keys located on your workloads cross referenced with the privileges they have in your cloud environment. See which resources are publicly exposed to the internet based on a full analysis of your cloud network, even those behind multiple hops. Assess the configuration of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and VM operating systems against your baselines and industry best practices. 1,101 Ratings Visit Website PowerDMARC PowerDMARC is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect your brand reputation and safeguard your email communications. By leveraging advanced technologies such as DMARC, SPF, DKIM, BIMI, MTA-STS, and TLS-RPT, PowerDMARC offers a robust defense against email threats like spoofing, phishing, and ransomware. Our user-friendly platform simplifies complex configurations, empowering you to easily manage and monitor your email security posture. With AI-powered threat intelligence, you gain valuable insights to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats. Trusted by over 2000 organizations globally, including Fortune 100 companies and governments, PowerDMARC is your trusted partner in securing your email infrastructure. 238 Ratings Visit Website
About ESET PROTECT Elite is an enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution that integrates extended detection and response with comprehensive multilayered protection. It offers advanced threat defense using adaptive scanning, machine learning, cloud sandboxing, and behavioral analysis to prevent zero-day threats and ransomware. The platform includes modern endpoint protection for computers and smartphones, server security for real-time data protection, and mobile threat defense. It also features full disk encryption, helping organizations comply with data protection regulations. ESET PROTECT Elite provides robust email security, including anti-phishing, anti-malware, and anti-spam technologies, along with cloud app protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Vulnerability and patch management capabilities allow for automatic tracking and patching of vulnerabilities across all endpoints.	About Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered device security solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users. It goes beyond traditional antivirus by providing enterprise-grade endpoint protection across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. The platform helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, protect devices, detect threats, and rapidly respond to cyberattacks. AI-driven endpoint detection and response automatically disrupt ransomware and other in-progress attacks in real time. Defender for Business includes vulnerability management to prioritize and remediate security weaknesses. Its simplified onboarding and management experience makes it easy to deploy without complex security expertise. Overall, Microsoft Defender for Business delivers cost-effective, scalable security tailored to modern hybrid work environments.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Enterprises seeking a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity solution with advanced threat detection and response capabilities	Audience Microsoft Defender for Business is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise-grade, AI-powered device security that is easy to manage and cost effective
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Company Information ESET Founded: 1998 United States www.eset.com/us/business/elite-protection/	Company Information Microsoft Founded: 1975 United States www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-business
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Categories Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Anti-Phishing Antivirus Email Security Encryption Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Endpoint Protection Extended Detection and Response (XDR) IT Security Malware Removal Mobile Threat Defense Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Patch Management Ransomware Protection Vulnerability Management	Categories AI Cybersecurity Antivirus Cybersecurity Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Endpoint Protection Vulnerability Management

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