Microsoft 365 E5 Security: a higher level of protection for SMEs

The dangers for SMEs are growing with the increase in regulations and the pressure from cyber insurers for a contemporary security infrastructure. The threat situation is constantly worsening, especially since digital crime is extremely well organized and runs break-ins and data theft as a business model. The hacker groups target victims that allow inexpensive and almost risk-free attacks.

SMEs can now protect themselves even better and make it so difficult for cybercriminals that, for cost reasons, they do not even consider an attack in the first place. Microsoft 365 E5 Security is an add-on for Microsoft 365 business customers that, in addition to Business Premium, offers extended security value through 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.

Added value for SMEs and employees

Although the Business Premium plan already includes important protection functions, an upgrade is needed nonetheless. That is why SMEs now have access to enterprise-level security from Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 E5 Security blocks identity attacks in real time, detects threats automatically and responds to them appropriately, provides in-depth analysis of identity risks and adds advanced threat hunting and IoT security features. In addition, the new security package protects customers with Microsoft 365 Business Premium Cloud Apps (SaaS) from threats. Employees are also not forgotten – they often react incorrectly and should therefore be sensitized regularly. With E5 Security, SMEs receive increased protection for email and collaboration, for example through phishing simulations and automated responses.

A cost-effective security package

With the new security package, SMEs receive enterprise protection with cost savings of more than 50 percent compared to buying the included tools individually. This expands their ability to detect attacks, use their cloud securely and better assess threats and the associated risks.

The add-on can be obtained easily via Baggenstos and is recommended above all for SMEs with strict compliance requirements or an increased risk due to their business model. Existing security policies should be updated.

The specialists at Baggenstos support you in this and train your employees.