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Enhancing Security with E5 Security Add-On For Business Premium Customers

Enhancing Security with E5 Security Add-On For Business Premium Customers

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Great news for SMBs! Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers can now enhance their security posture by adding the Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on to their existing subscriptions.

This groundbreaking development opens the door for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to access enterprise-grade security features previously available primarily to larger organizations.


What’s Included in the E5 Security Add-On?

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The E5 Security add-on builds upon the robust security capabilities of Microsoft 365 Business Premium by introducing five powerful security components:

FeatureCapabilityBusiness Impact
Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2Advanced identity protection & conditional accessSafeguards user credentials and manages access effectively
Microsoft Defender for IdentityMonitors user activities & threat detectionIdentifies potential threats in on-premises and cloud environments
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2Comprehensive endpoint detection & responseEnhances protection against sophisticated cyber threats
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2Advanced email & collaboration protectionDelivers threat investigation and response features
Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsCloud application security & visibilitySecures cloud app usage with data control

One of the most compelling advantages of the E5 Security add-on is its outstanding cost-effectiveness:

57% Savings compared to purchasing individual products separately!

This pricing structure makes it feasible and affordable for SMBs to implement comprehensive security solutions without breaking the bank.


How to Add E5 Security to Your Subscription

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Business Premium customers interested in upgrading their security capabilities can add the E5 Security package through the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Detailed instructions and additional information are available in Microsoft’s official documentation.


  • Enterprise-grade protection at SMB-friendly pricing
  • Comprehensive security coverage across all Microsoft 365 services
  • Advanced threat detection and response capabilities
  • Simplified security management through a unified platform
  • Future-proof security that grows with your business

The E5 Security add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium represents a game-changing opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to elevate their security posture without the enterprise-level price tag.

By leveraging these advanced security capabilities, SMBs can now protect themselves against today’s sophisticated cyber threats while maintaining the simplicity and manageability they need.


Ready to enhance your security? Contact your Microsoft representative or visit the Microsoft 365 admin center to get started with the E5 Security add-on today!