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EDR Platforms · SOC Analyst Compare CrowdStrike Falcon vs SentinelOne vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
All three are EDR market leaders. CrowdStrike Falcon — strongest threat intelligence + detection efficacy, expensive (typically ₹3-5K/endpoint/year), rich Falcon OverWatch managed hunting. SentinelOne — strong rollback/remediation features, AI-driven detection, mid-tier pricing. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly ATP) — included with M365 E5 (huge cost advantage for Microsoft shops), tightly integrated with Sentinel + Defender XDR. Bangalore market: CrowdStrike strongest at BFSI + product cos; Defender dominates Microsoft enterprise shops; SentinelOne competitive at mid-market. Skills transfer ~80% across platforms; mastering one + understanding interfaces of others is the hiring optimum.
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