Microsoft is a recognized leader in cybersecurity
Industry analysts consistently name Microsoft a leader in security, compliance, identity, and endpoint management.
Industry recognition
A Leader in three Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ reports.
A Leader in seven Forrester Wave™ categories.
A leader in two Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations.
A leader and #1-ranked market share in three IDC reports.
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Microsoft recognized for seventh year in Access Management
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A Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for XDR
Microsoft Defender is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Extended Detection And Response Platforms, Q2 2024.16
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The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers
Microsoft is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023.12
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Industry-leading managed detection and response
Microsoft Defender XDR demonstrated 100% protection coverage in MITRE Engenuity’s independent ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise.8
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Microsoft once again ranked #1 for 2023 market share in modern endpoint security
Microsoft is once again ranked number one for modern endpoint security market share in the IDC Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security Market Shares, 2023 report.14
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Microsoft recognized for seventh year in Access Management
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The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms
Microsoft is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms, Q4 2022.7
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Industry-leading extended detection and response
Microsoft Defender XDR demonstrated 100% protection coverage in MITRE Engenuity’s independent ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise.8
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Industry-leading managed detection and response
Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting delivers industry-leading results in the 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations: Managed Services.8
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A Leader in Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security
Microsoft was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape reports for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security across Enterprise, Midsize, and Small Businesses, 2024.19
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Microsoft once again ranked #1 for 2023 market share in modern endpoint security
Microsoft is once again ranked number one for modern endpoint security market share in the IDC Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security Market Shares, 2023 report.14
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A Leader in eDiscovery early case assessment software
Microsoft was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide eDiscovery Early Case Assessment Software 2022 Vendor Assessment.9
Additional industry analyst reports
Microsoft is named a Leader in ITDR
KuppingerCole has recognized Microsoft as an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the Leadership Compass for Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR): IAM meets the SOC. 21
Leadership Compass for Access Management
KuppingerCole has rated Microsoft as an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the 2023 Leadership Compass for Access Management.22
Industry-leading cloud security posture management
Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) is a Leader in the 2023 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass on CSPM.13
A standout in cloud workload protection platforms
Microsoft is recognized for innovation and market leadership in the Frost Radar™: Cloud Workload Protection Platforms 2023.15
Leadership Compass for Providers of Verified Identity
KuppingerCole has rated Microsoft Entra Verified ID as an Overall Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the Leadership Compass for Providers of Verified Identity 2022.10
Leadership Compass for SOAR
Microsoft is positioned as an Overall Leader and appears in the Product and Market Leadership categories in Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR).11
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- [1] Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark and Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. - [2] Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms, Evgeny Mirolyubov, Franz Hinner, Deepak Mishra, Satarupa Patnaik, Chris Silva, September 23, 2024.
- [3] Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management, Henrique Teixeira, Abhyuday Data, Nathan Harris, Robertson Pimentel, November 16, 2023.
- [4] The Forrester Wave™: Infrastructure-As-A-Service Platform Native Security (IPNS), Q2 2023, Andras Cser, Merritt Maxim, Caroline Provost, Christine Turley, April 25, 2023.
- [5] The Forrester Wave™: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2023, Heidi Shey, Amy DeMartine, Sarah Morana, Christine Turley, March 21, 2023.
- [6] The Forrester New Wave™: Extended Detection And Response (XDR), Q4 2021, Allie Mellen, Joseph Blankenship, Alexis Tatro, Peggy Dostie, October 13, 2021.
- [7] The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms, Q4 2022, Allie Mellen, Joseph Blankenship, Caroline Provost, Kara Hartig, December 14, 2022.
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- [9] IDC MarketScape: Worldwide eDiscovery Early Case Assessment Software 2022 Vendor Assessment, Ryan O’Leary, September 2022.
- [10] KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass, Providers of Verified Identity 2022, Anne Bailey, September 6, 2022.
- [11] KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass, Providers of Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) 2023, Alejandro Leal, January 30, 2023.
- [12] The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023, Carlos Rivera, Heath Mullins, Joseph Blankenship, Dan Beaton, Kara Hartig, September 19, 2023.
- [13] KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass, Cloud Security Posture Management, Mike Small, July 27, 2023.
- [14] IDC Market Shares: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security Market Shares, 2023, Mike Jude, June 2024.
- [15] Frost Radar™: Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, 2023, Anh Tien Vu, August 2023.
- [16] The Forrester Wave™: Extended Detection And Response Platforms, Q2 2024, Allie Mellen, Joseph Blankenship, Sarah Morana, Michael Belden, June 2, 2024.
- [17] Forrester Wave™: Workforce Identity Platforms, Q1 2024, Geoff Cairns, Merrit Maxim, Lok Sze Sung, Pater Harrison, March 19, 2024.
- [18] The Forrester Wave™: Unified Endpoint Management, Q4 2023, Andrew Hewitt, Glenn O'Donnell, Angela Lozada, Rachel Birrell, November 20, 2023.
- [19] IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses Vendor Assessment, 2024, Michael Suby, March 2024.
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses Vendor Assessment, 2024, Michael Suby, February 2024.
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises Vendor Assessment, 2024, Michael Suby, January 2024. - [20] Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management, Andrew Davies, Mitchell Schneider, Rustam Malik, Eric Ahlm, May 8, 2024.
- [21] KuppingerCole Analysts Leadership Compass, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR): IAM Meets the SOC, Mike Neuenschwander, April 22, 2024.
- [22] KuppingerCole Analysts Leadership Compass, Access Management, Alejandro Leal, August 16, 2023.
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