At CloudGuard, we know that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are under increasing pressure. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and regulatory requirements more demanding, all while teams are expected to do more with fewer resources.
That’s why we’re pleased to share an exciting update from Microsoft that we believe will make a real difference for our SMB clients.
Microsoft has introduced three powerful new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, designed to deliver enterprise-grade security and compliance, without the enterprise price tag.
These new solutions offer a smarter, more cost-effective way to stay secure and compliant.
Defender Suite for Business Premium: $10/user/month
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. But this doesn’t mean you need to pay a premium price, for premium defences. The Microsoft Defender Suite brings together advanced tools to protect your business across identity, devices, email, and cloud applications.
What’s Included:
- Identity Protection
- Microsoft Entra ID P2: Real-time conditional access, identity governance automation, and machine learning-based threat detection.
- Defender for Identity: Deep visibility into identity threats with actionable insights and incident-level correlation via Defender XDR.
- Device Security
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 2: Industry-leading endpoint detection and response (EDR), attack surface reduction, and advanced threat hunting.
- Email & Collaboration Protection
- Defender for Office 365 P2: Simulated phishing training, automated incident response, and detailed user activity reporting.
- Cloud App Security
- Defender for Cloud Apps: AI-powered SaaS security, shadow IT discovery, and protection against OAuth and generative AI risks.
Purview Suite for Business Premium: $10/user/month
Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. The Microsoft Purview Suite empowers SMBs to protect sensitive data, monitor communications and meet regulatory obligations with ease.
What’s Included:
- Insider Risk Management
- Detect risky behaviour like mass downloads before employee exits, with privacy built in.
- Information Protection
- Classify and label sensitive data so protections follow it wherever it goes, from OneDrive to Teams to email.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Prevent accidental sharing of sensitive data such as credit card numbers or health records.
- Message Encryption & Customer Key
- Keep emails private and maintain control over encryption keys to meet strict compliance standards.
- Communication Compliance
- Monitor and flag risky or inappropriate communications to prevent policy violations.
- Records & Lifecycle Management
- Automate data retention and deletion to meet compliance obligations.
- eDiscovery & Audit (Premium)
- Simplify investigations and legal holds with deep audit logs and centralised search capabilities.
Defender + Purview Suite: $15/user/month
For SMBs looking for complete protection and compliance, the combined Defender and Purview Suite offers the best of both worlds, at up to 68% savings compared to purchasing separately.
This all-in-one solution delivers:
- Comprehensive threat protection
- Advanced identity and device security
- Robust data governance and privacy controls
- Streamlined compliance and investigation tools
Why CloudGuard Recommends These Add-ons
These new Microsoft 365 Business Premium add-ons are tailored for SMBs, organisations with 25 to 300 users, who need powerful, scalable solutions without the complexity or cost of enterprise-grade systems.
Currently, 89% of Small and Medium UK business work with Managed Service Providers. At CloudGuard we specialise in helping businesses like yours implement and optimise Microsoft 365 solutions.
If you’re upgrading your security posture, navigating compliance requirements, or simply looking to future-proof your operations, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
