Rob Lefferts shares Microsoft’s achievement as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, recognizing Defender for Endpoint’s effectiveness against advanced cyberthreats.

Microsoft Named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection

By Rob Lefferts

Microsoft has announced its recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms—its sixth consecutive year in this category. This distinction underscores Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to reduce successful ransomware attacks by 3x, outpacing the recent 2.75x increase in human-operated ransomware encounters seen by organizations since 2022.

Defender for Endpoint: AI-Powered Security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an advanced endpoint security solution that protects organizations across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and IoT devices. The solution harnesses:

AI-driven detection and response
Unified security operations platform core to Defender suite
Global threat intelligence from 84+ trillion daily signals
Insights from over 10,000 Microsoft security experts

These capabilities allow security analysts to defend against the latest cyber threats at scale, helping organizations secure their digital estate against a rapidly evolving threat environment.

Recognition Details

Microsoft attributes its recognition to its completeness of vision and ability to execute, as assessed by Gartner.
Customers and partners are acknowledged as key to Microsoft Security’s ongoing advancement.

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Image: A white grid with blue dots, symbolizing the breadth and depth of Defender for Endpoint’s coverage.

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