Microsoft a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
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As a Microsoft partner, we're happy to share that Gartner has rated Microsoft a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, positioned highest on the Ability to Execute. In this article, you'll learn the criteria that Gartner used to score Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on capabilities including endpoint detection and response, mobile threat defense and integrated vulnerability management.