❗ Available in Microsoft Purview (advanced compliance add-on)
✔️ Included
Ease of Use for SMBs
❗ Medium to complex – often needs IT or MSP support
✔️ Designed for simplicity – low effort to maintain
Choose Microsoft Defender (Add-ons) if:
✔️ You’re already heavily invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
✔️ You have in-house IT or an MSP to manage the complex licensing and configurations.
✔️ You want advanced customization, EDR/XDR, and integration with Azure/Intune environments.
Choose Coro Complete if:
✔️ You want a turnkey, all-in-one cybersecurity solution for an SMB.
✔️ You need automated insurance-ready reports, AI-driven threat handling, and minimal configuration.
✔️ You want predictable pricing and centralized management without juggling Microsoft add-ons.
Final Thoughts
Microsoft Defender (Add-ons): Offers a modular approach, allowing organizations to select specific security components. This can be cost-effective for businesses already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem but may require dedicated IT resources to manage and integrate the various components effectively.
Coro Complete: Provides a unified, all-in-one cybersecurity solution with the option for fully managed services. This simplicity can be advantageous for small to mid-sized businesses seeking comprehensive protection without the complexity of managing multiple security products.
Recommendation: If your organization has the IT expertise to manage and integrate multiple Microsoft Defender components, this approach may offer cost savings. However, if you prefer a streamlined solution with minimal management overhead, Coro Complete—especially with its managed service option—could be the more suitable choice.
