Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Sentinel

 

Microsoft Defender for Cloud	Microsoft Sentinel
Description	Unified infrastructure security management system	Intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence service.
Category	Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) / Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)	Security Information Event Management (SIEM) / Security Orchestration Automated Response (SOAR)
Function	Provides security alerts, scores, vulnerability assessment, recommendations, and security posture management.	Provides alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response.
Features	Microsoft Defender ATP Integration Network map Virtual Machine Behavioral Analytics Adaptive network hardening Regulatory Compliance dashboard & reports Missing OS patches assessment Security misconfigurations assessment Endpoint protection assessment Disk encryption assessment Third-party vulnerability assessment Network security assessment	Custom analytics rules Multiple Workspace View Azure Monitor Workbooks Integration Security playbook Investigation Graph Hunting search and query tools
Provides Security Recommendation?	Yes	No
Threat Response Management	Manual	Automated
Integration	You may use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud to provide Microsoft Sentinel with more information to identify, investigate, and remediate threats.