Microsoft Defender for Identity vs Surface Security Browser Extension: side-by-side comparison (2026)

Microsoft Defender for Identity: Identity threat detection and response solution for Active Directory. Built by Microsoft.

Surface Security Browser Extension: A security platform that monitors identity, data, and actions in the browser. Built by Surface Security.

The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.

Microsoft Defender for Identity is made by Microsoft. Surface Security Browser Extension is made by Surface Security. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.

In part. Microsoft Defender for Identity and Surface Security Browser Extension are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.