Microsoft Azure · Security

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Defender for Cloud operates as a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform, securing workloads across multicloud and hybrid setups. It focuses on protecting cloud-native application development by providing unified security management and threat detection for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments. This consolidation helps teams maintain visibility over diverse infrastructure without switching between multiple vendor-specific consoles.

This solution suits organizations already invested in Azure or those needing centralized security across mixed cloud providers. The primary trade-off is the strict pay-as-you-go pricing model with no free tier available. Unlike some competitors that offer limited free scans or basic monitoring, you must budget for every protected resource from day one, making cost management critical for smaller or experimental projects.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A