Enhanced Security Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is specifically tailored for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking to utilize high-level enterprise services. With tools like Teams, Outlook, Microsoft Defender for Business, and mobile device management, it is designed to support companies with 25 to 300 employees, offering a cost-effective way to access sophisticated services. Recently, Microsoft has unveiled additional licensing options aimed at bolstering the security and compliance capabilities of SMBs without imposing significant cost increases.
New Security Offerings from Microsoft
Three exciting new suites have been introduced to enhance the security infrastructure of these businesses:
1. Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium
This suite fortifies defenses against cyber threats, incorporating:
- Entra ID P2 for robust identity governance
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 for comprehensive endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 P2 for secure email and collaboration
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
When bought separately, these licenses would exceed $28.20 per user per month. However, the Defender Suite for Business Premium is offered at a reduced price of just $10 per user per month—representing a remarkable 65% savings.
2. Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium
The focus of this suite is the safeguarding of sensitive and confidential data. It includes:
- Insider Risk Management
- Information Protection
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Message Encryption
- Customer Key management
- eDiscovery and Audit capabilities
Although purchasing these licenses separately would cost upwards of $19 per user per month, this comprehensive package is now available for just $10 per user per month, marking a significant 47% reduction.
3. Microsoft Defender and Purview Suites for Business Premium
This combined suite offers the best of both worlds, merging the features of the Defender and Purview suites. Available at $15 per user per month, this package stands out as a strong value proposition; separately, these licenses would amount to over $47, translating to a considerable 68% discount.
Availability and Transition for Existing Customers
All three new suites will be accessible to Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers this month, provided they maintain between 25 to 300 licenses. Additionally, current users of the E5 Security Suite can transition to the new Defender Suite starting from the October billing cycle.
For SMBs looking to enhance their security posture while remaining budget-conscious, these new licensing options from Microsoft present a strategic opportunity to leverage enterprise-grade security tools effectively.
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