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Microsoft Defender for Business vs Nikto

Microsoft Defender for Business

microsoft.com

Nikto

github.com

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FigureMicrosoft Defender for BusinessNikto
Price from$0.25/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published41
Spec score · Vulnerability Scanning Software8.8 (#4)7.8 (#16)
PurposeMicrosoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats.Nikto is an open-source web server scanner for security professionals, penetration testers, and system administrators.
SupportMicrosoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support.The project directs users to GitHub or Docker and its documentation for support, and asks users to open GitHub issues for bugs, feature requests, or questions.

Plans

Microsoft Defender for Business

  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year

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Nikto

  • NiktoFree

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