Microsoft has launched Microsoft 365 E5 Security as an add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers. This enterprise-grade security solution extends advanced protection features to the SMB market.
E5 Security enhances Business Premium with powerful tools, including 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.
Why This Matters for SMBs
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, SMBs face growing cyber risks and regulatory challenges. The Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on strengthens the already robust security of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, delivering enterprise-grade protection at a cost-effective price.
Key Benefits
- Advanced Identity and Access Protection – Defend against identity-based threats with Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, featuring risk-based conditional access and automated user access management.
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR) – Gain unified visibility across multiple security domains for faster, more effective threat detection and response.
- Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) – Monitor identities with dedicated sensors, AI-driven posture recommendations, and automated threat response actions.
- Enhanced Device Security – Protect Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices with advanced threat hunting, extended data retention, and proactive security insights.
- Email and Collaboration Protection – Benefit from real-time URL filtering, attachment scanning, cyber-attack simulation training, and automated post-breach investigations.
- Comprehensive SaaS Security – Leverage AI-powered protection to monitor and secure SaaS applications against evolving threats.
Defense Against Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Microsoft 365 E5 Security includes cutting-edge capabilities to detect and disrupt adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks. By analyzing multiple, correlated signals, the system can automatically identify compromised accounts, revoke stolen session cookies, and block further malicious activity.
Enterprise-Grade Security at an SMB-Friendly Price
By adding Microsoft 365 E5 Security to Business Premium, SMBs can access high-end security features at a fraction of the cost of a full Microsoft 365 E5 license—typically priced around £10-£12 per user per month.
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