Key Takeaways:
- Microsoft 365 E5 Security is now available as an add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers.
- The E5 Security package includes advanced cybersecurity tools tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
- Businesses can access the E5 Security add-on at a 57% savings compared to purchasing the individual products separately.
Microsoft is expanding its cybersecurity offerings by making Microsoft 365 E5 Security available as an add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers. This new solution is designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses with robust, cost-effective protection against a wide range of cyber threats.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers essential productivity tools, advanced security features, and device management capabilities. Security features like Advanced Threat Protection, Information Protection, and Identity Protection help to protect business data.
“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,” Microsoft explained.
Which products are included in Microsoft 365 E5 Security?
Microsoft 365 E5 Security offers various security tools designed to protect their organization against various cyber threats. Key components included in this plan are Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
First off, Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Microsoft Entra ID P1 that offers advanced identity and access management capabilities, like risk-based conditional access, identity protection, and governance. It also offers Microsoft Defender for Identity that helps organizations to protect their identities against advanced targeted cyberattacks.
In Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 is available for customers who need advanced hunting capabilities. It’s a unified endpoint security solution for preventive protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. Moreover, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 provides advanced phishing and malware protection capabilities across email, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
Lastly, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps enables security teams to monitor and control data travel in real-time to block SaaS-based attacks, OAuth attacks, and other security threats. It lets administrators gain full visibility into their SaaS apps to manage potential security risks.
Starting this week, Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers can purchase the E5 Security add-on via the Microsoft Security for SMBs website or through Microsoft’s Partner. However, keep in mind that Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 E5 Security do not support mixed licensing for endpoint security solutions. For an organization with a mix of licenses, the default experience will be Microsoft Defender for Business for all end users.