Save up to 68% on Security and Compliance with Microsoft 365 Business Premium Add-Ons

Why you need to know this NOW

October is Cybersecurity Month, making it the ideal time to protect your organization against cyber threats. Microsoft has introduced new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, allowing you to save on security and compliance. These add-ons offer enterprise-level protection for a fraction of the cost of separate products.

What are the New Add-Ons?

Microsoft offers three new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium:

1. Defender Suite (~ €11.28 per user per month): provides comprehensive protection against cyber threats, including endpoint security, identity security, and threat intelligence.
2. Purview Suite (~ €11.28 per user per month): assists in managing compliance requirements, such as data loss prevention, insider risk management, and eDiscovery.
3. Combined Suite (Defender + Purview) (~ €16.80 per user per month): ideal for organizations that need both security and compliance.

These add-ons are specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 users.

Why is this Important?

• More threats, more rules: cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and you increasingly have to deal with legislation around data, privacy, and compliance.
• Equal opportunities for smaller organizations: until now, enterprise tools were often unaffordable for SMBs. These add-ons bring an “enterprise-level” set of features within reach.
• Prevention is better than cure: investing in prevention and control is cheaper than recovering from a data breach or reputational damage.

Add-ons vs. Separate Products

Cost Savings

By using the new add-ons, you can save significantly compared to purchasing separate products. The table below shows the cost comparison based on price per month without a 1-year commitment:

*Costs of separate products are based on Microsoft’s standard rates for the individual components.

Comparison Table

When are the Add-Ons Interesting for your Organization?

The new add-ons are particularly interesting if your organization:

• Has fewer than 300 users.
• Needs both security and compliance.
• Currently uses separate products that are more expensive than the add-ons.
• Is looking for a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality.

If your organization already uses separate Microsoft security and compliance products, switching to the add-ons can lead to significant cost savings.

Practical Example

Suppose you have a company with 100 employees and you want both security and compliance. Without the bundle, you would pay per month:

• Separate security & compliance components: EUR € 53.04 × 100 = EUR € 5,304 / month
• With the bundle (Defender + Purview add-on): EUR € 16.80 × 100 = EUR € 1,680 / month

Savings: EUR € 3,624 per month, or nearly EUR € 43,488 per year.

What Can You Do Now?

1. Conduct a security audit: investigate your vulnerabilities, internal processes, and compliance gaps.
2. Create a proof-of-concept: test the add-ons in a limited environment to see if they fit your organization.
3. Plan phased deployment: start with the most important departments and expand.
4. Continue monitoring and evaluating: security is not “set and forget”.
5. Review what you have: Check what you already have in use, convert any separate Add-ons into the suites.

Conclusion

Microsoft’s new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium offer a cost-effective way to protect your organization against cyber threats and meet compliance requirements. By switching to the add-ons, you can save up to 68% compared to purchasing separate products. Consider this option if your organization has fewer than 300 users and needs both security and compliance.