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Darktrace vs Microsoft Security

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Darktrace and Microsoft Security: company facts and capabilities
Company factsDarktraceMicrosoft Security
OverviewAI-driven detection and response for enterprise networks.Defender, Entra, Sentinel, and Purview across the Microsoft estate.
TypeProduct vendorProduct vendor
LocationCambridge, GBRedmond, US
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
Founded20131975
Size1000+1000+
SegmentSaaS, Publicly tradedEnterprise, Publicly traded
ListingVerified — labeled paidFeatured — labeled paid shelf
ProductsDarktrace ActiveAIMicrosoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Business
GitHub stars18—
Public repos14—
Focus · Security operationsYesYes
Focus · Email & messagingYes—
Focus · Endpoint security—Yes
Focus · Identity—Yes
Feature · identity—Yes
Feature · SIEM—Yes
Feature · XDR—Yes

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Microsoft Defender for Business · Cloud service

Defender for Business standalone

US$3 per user / month, paid yearly

US annual subscription, auto-renewing, excluding tax. Up to 300 users and five devices per user. Servers need a separate add-on. This is not the price of Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

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Microsoft Security · company intelligence

Ownership
publicMicrosoft Corporation, consolidated group As of 2025-06-30; checked 2026-09-19.Source ↗
Parent / sponsor
Not researched
Reported revenue
USD 281,724,000,000 · FY ended 2025-06-30 · Microsoft Corporation consolidated (reported)Entire group revenue, NOT cybersecurity revenue. As of 2025-06-30; checked 2026-09-19.Source ↗
Commercial model
public priceDefender for Business, US annual subscription. Other products have different terms. As of 2026-09-19; checked 2026-09-19.Source ↗
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