Microsoft have announced that customers of M365 Business Premium can now purchase Microsoft 365 E5 Security as an add-on to further enhance their security.
E5 Security brings new security value on top of Business Premium with Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
This is great news for small to medium sized businesses that want to enhance their security without breaking the bank.
E5 Security delivers added protection to meet the growing needs of SMBs in a package that is cost-effective. Purchasing E5 Security has 57% savings when compared to the cost of separately purchasing the individual products that are included.
This gives organisations the ability to either consolidate or extend their security capabilities with the following:-
- Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Comprehensive protection against sophisticated threats, including phishing, malware, and more.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Enhanced endpoint detection and response capabilities to safeguard devices and data.
- Identity and Access Management: Advanced features such as Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management to protect user identities and control access to resources.
- Cloud App Security (CAS): In-depth visibility and control over data activity and threat detection in cloud applications.
- Information Protection: Tools like Azure Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention to classify, label, and protect sensitive data.
- Insider Risk Management: Monitors and mitigates risks from within the organization, such as data leaks and policy violations.
- Secure Score: Continuous assessment and recommendations to improve your organization's security posture.
- eDiscovery and Audit: Enhanced search, audit, and investigation capabilities to support compliance and legal requirements.
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Mike has worked in the IT Industry for over 20 years. If he's not talking technology, he'll be reading, playing football or trying to embarrass his daughters.
