ManageEngine AD360 The Quest Defender alternative trusted by NHS teams for identity protection and MFA
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reasons NHS IT teams choose AD360 for identity protection and MFA to align with NHS cybersecurity and compliance goals
No hardware token lock-in or legacy dependencies
Quest Defender largely relies on hardware tokens and RADIUS. AD360 helps NHS cybersecurity teams shift to more scalable, secure methods like biometrics, push notifications, and TOTPs, helping meet NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and cyber essentials requirements.
Automated threat response—not just alerts
While Quest Defender alerts admins, AD360 goes further. It lets teams automate responses like locking accounts or blocking IPs—an essential step for fast, compliant action under NHS data breach reporting protocols and alignment with NHS information governance requirements.
Granular MFA for every access point
Enforce MFA across VPN, Outlook on the web, endpoints, and cloud logins—configured based on IP, device, time, or location. AD360 supports both on-premises and hybrid NHS environments, fulfilling modern NHS cybersecurity strategy goals.
Simple deployment without backend complexity
AD360 can be deployed quickly without extensive configuration or third-party integrations, helping NHS IT teams avoid downtime and align with NHS cyber essentials and NHS DSPT objectives. Unlike Quest Defender, which may require rigid infrastructure changes, AD360 fits seamlessly into existing NHS environments.
Built for hybrid AD and Azure environments
AD360 manages both AD and Entra IDidentities—providing consistent controls and visibility in line with NHS DSPT and cybersecurity frameworks.
Transparent, affordable licensing model
No surprises or per-module upgrades. AD360 offers flat pricing with built-in features—ideal for NHS organisations managing tight budgets under NHS DSPT and data protection guidelines.
Recognised by analysts for enterprise identity protection
Recognized as a Market Leader in
KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: Identity Governance and Administration 2024.
Recognized as a Representative vendor in Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Governance and Administration
ManageEngine AD360 vs. Quest Defender
| Criteria | ManageEngine AD360  |
Quest Defender  |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Key functionalities | |||
| 1.1 | MFA | (20 authenticators including biometrics, TOTPs, Duo Security, and more) | (Primarily hardware token-based, supports RADIUS) |
| 1.2 | Self-service password reset | ||
| 1.3 | Self-service account unlock | ||
| 1.4 | Endpoint MFA support (VPN, Outlook on the web, Windows logon) | ||
| 1.5 | Conditional access policies | (Based on IP, device, time, etc.) | |
| 1.6 | Hardware token support | (YubiKey, RSA, etc.) | (Defender tokens) |
| 1.7 | TOTP authenticator support | (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, etc.) | |
| 1.8 | Web-based admin portal | ||
| 1.9 | User self-enrollment for MFA | ||
| 1.10 | Password policy enforcement | ||
| 1.11 | Audit and compliance reports | (Detailed logs, 200+ reports) | (Basic logging only) |
| 1.12 | SSO and SAML support | ||
| Evaluation and purchase | |||
| 2.1 | Free trial period | 60 days | 30 days |
| 2.2 | Demo availability | Live and recorded demos | On request |
| 2.3 | Licensing based on | Number of domain users | Number of enabled user accounts |
| 2.4 | Entry-level pricing | Standard: $595/year for 500 domain users | $652 for 100 domain users |
Why NHS cybersecurity teams trust AD360 over Quest Defender for enhanced identity protection
"I think it's a great solution, well worth the money we pay compared to other solutions out there."
John Edirimanasinghe,
Solutions architect at East and North Herts CCG
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