Microsoft has taken a significant step to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) protect their data and maintain regulatory compliance in today’s evolving threat environment. In response to these challenges, Microsoft has introduced the Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on for Business Premium customers to provide a robust, consolidated solution:

The Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on brings enterprise-grade cybersecurity tools to SMBs, providing enhanced protection against sophisticated threats. This add-on includes advanced features such as:

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2: Offers advanced security and governance features, including risk-based Conditional Access and identity protection using behavioral analytics and machine learning.

Microsoft Defender for Identity: Helps detect, investigate, and remediate identity-based risks in real-time, on-premises and in the cloud.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2: Provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detecting and responding to advanced threats across all devices.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2: Safeguards your email and collaboration tools from phishing, malware, and other threats. Includes the ability to run your own phishing simulation campaigns to raise awareness, without additional charges.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Enhances security for your cloud applications, ensuring safe and compliant usage. Reveals overprivileged third party applications.

Reduce your security expenses:

In this example, purchasing the E5 Security Suite offers a ~57% cost reduction compared to buying the individual products separately included in the bundle:

* Please note that the listed prices are for reference only. Contact Black Cell for a personalized quote.

Interested?

If you’d like to explore the added benefits of the E5 Security add-on in depth, get in touch—we’ll guide you step-by-step and show you how this solution can strengthen your organization’s security and compliance posture!

Source: Microsoft 365 E5 Security is now available as an add-on to Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft Community Hub