{"id":56653,"date":"2025-03-20T17:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=56653"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:31:28","slug":"microsoft-365-business-premium-eligible-prerequisite-for-microsoft-365-e5-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-365-business-premium-eligible-prerequisite-for-microsoft-365-e5-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft 365 Business Premium eligible prerequisite for Microsoft 365 E5 Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effective March 6, 2025, <strong>Microsoft 365 Business Premium is now an eligible prerequisite for Microsoft 365 E5 Security.<\/strong> This change allows Business Premium customers to purchase the E5 Security add-on, enhancing their security coverage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-19-Update-Website-Microsoft-365-Business-Premium-now-prerequisite-for-Microsoft-365-E5-Security.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-19-Update-Website-Microsoft-365-Business-Premium-now-prerequisite-for-Microsoft-365-E5-Security.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-19-Update-Website-Microsoft-365-Business-Premium-now-prerequisite-for-Microsoft-365-E5-Security-500x129.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-19-Update-Website-Microsoft-365-Business-Premium-now-prerequisite-for-Microsoft-365-E5-Security-150x39.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-19-Update-Website-Microsoft-365-Business-Premium-now-prerequisite-for-Microsoft-365-E5-Security-768x199.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/strong> is a comprehensive solution designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs) that <strong>includes core security solutions<\/strong>. It allows businesses to <strong>safeguard data, defend against cyberthreats, and manage access and devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It <strong>includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-entra-available\/\">Microsoft Entra<\/a> ID Plan 1 (P1): <\/strong>Provides single sign-on, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and conditional access. This helps SMBs manage user identities and enable access to applications and resources from trusted users, devices, and locations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-defender-for-business-available\/\">Defender for Business<\/a>: <\/strong>Offers enterprise-grade device protection capabilities across Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices. It includes vulnerability management, next-generation antivirus protection, AI-powered endpoint detection and response with automatic attack disruption, and automated investigation and remediation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 (P1): <\/strong>Includes SafeLinks with time of click URL filtering, safe attachments with real-time attachment scanning in sandbox, and phishing and malware defense across email, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: <\/strong>A comprehensive, AI-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) security solution. It enables IT teams to identify and manage shadow IT and ensure that only approved applications are used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why use the Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers can now purchase Microsoft 365 E5 Security as an add-on. The Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on <strong>significantly strengthens your current security framework<\/strong> and provides improved protection against sophisticated <strong>cyber threats<\/strong>. It ensures your business stays ahead of emerging risks, safeguarding your data and maintaining your operational integrity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Microsoft 365 E5 Security<\/strong> add-on mainly <strong>includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-azure-ad-becomes-microsoft-entra-id\/\">Entra ID<\/a> Plan 2 (P2): <\/strong>Offers advanced security and governance features including Microsoft Entra ID Protection and Microsoft Entra ID Governance. These automate workflows and processes that give users access to resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender for Identity: <\/strong>Provides dedicated sensors and connectors for common identity elements. It offers visibility into your unique identity landscape and provides detailed posture recommendations, robust detections, and response actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-mixed-licensing-scenarios\/\">Defender for Endpoint<\/a> Plan 2 (P2): <\/strong>Adds advanced hunting, endpoint security for IoT devices, and 6 months of data retention on the device. It also includes endpoint security for IoT devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 (P2): <\/strong>Includes cyber-attack simulation training, automated response capabilities, and post-breach investigations. These reduce the time and resources required to identify and remediate potential security breaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-defender-for-iot-site-licenses\/\">Defender for IoT<\/a> \u2013 Enterprise IoT<\/strong>: Provides security for Internet of Things devices within enterprise environments. It includes threat detection, vulnerability management, and device monitoring to ensure the safety of IoT assets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office<\/strong>: Isolates potentially harmful files in a secure container to prevent malware from affecting your system. It ensures that documents are safe to open and use without compromising security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity and Access Management<\/strong>: Manages user identities and access permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive resources. It includes features like single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and access reviews.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-office-is-becoming-microsoft-365\/\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a> Cloud App Security<\/strong>: Offers advanced security measures for Office 365 applications, including threat detection and response. It helps protect against data breaches and unauthorized access to Office 365 services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Security in Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-yammer-is-evolving-to-microsoft-viva-engage\/\">Viva Engage<\/a><\/strong>: Enhances security for collaboration and communication within Viva Engage. It includes features like data encryption, secure access controls, and compliance monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps-app-governance-free-integration\/\">App Governance<\/a> in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps<\/strong>: Provides management and oversight of app permissions and activities to ensure secure usage. It helps identify and mitigate risks associated with app interactions and permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What should I do now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Consider upgrading to Microsoft 365 E5 Security for enhanced protective capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/a> for a quote and further assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Announcement: <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoft365businessblog\/microsoft-365-e5-security-is-now-available-as-an-add-on-to-microsoft-365-busines\/4388436\">https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoft365businessblog\/microsoft-365-e5-security-is-now-available-as-an-add-on-to-microsoft-365-busines\/4388436<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/a>\u00a0for consultancy on Microsoft licensing and to request a quote for Microsoft licenses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective March 6, 2025, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is now an eligible prerequisite for Microsoft 365 E5 Security. 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