New Microsoft Offerings Open Up Enterprise-Grade Security to SMBs, for Less
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often face a tough balancing act, protecting their digital assets with enterprise-grade tools while staying within budget. Microsoft is making that challenge easier to tackle with new add-on suites for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, offering some powerful security and compliance capabilities from Microsoft E5, at a fraction of the traditional cost.
Table of Contents
- Why This Matters for SMBs
- Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium
- Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium
- Microsoft Defender + Purview Suite for Business Premium
- Why Strong Security and Compliance Are Smart Investments for SMBs
- Microsoft 365 E5 Benefits
- Microsoft 365 Licensing Services
Why This Matters For SMBs
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a popular solution amongst SMBs looking to streamline collaboration, communication, and device management. This plan includes powerful tools from Office 365, Teams, Exchange, Clipchamp, Defender, and more.
Now, however, Microsoft is raising the bar by introducing three new licensing offerings that significantly enhance security and compliance. 
1. Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium
This suite is a cybersecurity powerhouse, combining:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 for advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 for email and collaboration protection
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps for SaaS security
- Entra ID P2 for identity protection and conditional access
Cost Savings: Individually, these tools would cost over $28.20 per user per month. With the suite, it’s just $10 per user per month, for a total discount of 65%.
2. Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium
Designed for data governance and privacy, this suite includes:
- Information Protection & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Insider Risk Management
- Message Encryption & Customer Key
- eDiscovery & Audit
Cost Savings: Previously priced at $19 per user per month, this is now available for $10 per user per month, for a 47% price reduction.
3. Microsoft Defender + Purview Suite for Business Premium
For SMBs that want full-spectrum protection, this combined suite offers everything from both Defender and Purview packages.
Cost Savings: Valued at over $47 per user per month, this is now bundled for $15 per user per month for a 68% pricing discount.
Why Strong Security and Compliance Are a Smart Investment for SMBs
For small and medium-sized businesses, investing in strong security and compliance isn’t just about avoiding risks, but creating opportunities. When your business is protected with enterprise-grade tools, you’re not only safeguarding sensitive data and communications, but you’re also building a foundation of trust with your customers and partners.
These protections help you meet regulatory compliance requirements with ease, reduce the complexity of managing data, and give you the confidence to grow without worrying about vulnerabilities. With Microsoft’s new add-ons for Business Premium, SMBs now have access to powerful tools that were once reserved for large enterprises at a price that makes sense.
Microsoft 365 E5 Benefits
- Protect sensitive data and internal communications from threats and leaks
- Build trust with customers and partners through responsible data practices
- Simplify regulatory compliance with built-in tools and automation
- Scale securely with flexible, affordable protection that grows with your business
- Stay proactive with AI-powered threat detection and real-time monitoring
How our Microsoft 365 Licensing Services Can Help
Navigating Microsoft’s licensing options can be complex, especially for growing businesses. That’s where Managed Solution’s Microsoft Licensing Services come in to support customers’ access to the following:
- Expert Guidance: We help you choose the right suite based on your business needs.
- Seamless Deployment: From onboarding to configuration, we handle the heavy lifting.
- Cost Optimization: Avoid over-licensing and ensure you’re only paying for what you need.
- Ongoing Support: Stay compliant and secure with proactive monitoring by our team including ongoing patch management.
Ready to Upgrade Your IT Security Without the Enterprise Price Tag?
These new Microsoft 365 Business Premium add-ons are available now for organizations with 25–300 seats. If you’re already using the E5 Security Suite, transitioning to the new Defender Suite is easy and starts with the October billing cycle.
Let us help you make the switch. Contact our team today to explore your options and unlock smarter, more affordable protection for your business.