October 8, 2025
Microsoft 365 Business Premium security add-ons for SMBs

New Microsoft 365 Business Premium Add-ons

SMBs are under pressure from rising cyber threats and complex compliance demands. Microsoft 365 Business Premium already delivers productivity and security – and now, it’s even more powerful.

We’re thrilled to introduce three new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium that bring enterprise-grade protection to SMBs – without the enterprise price tag.

Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium ($10/user/month)

Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down, and neither should your defenses. The new Defender Suite offers end-to-end protection across identity, devices, email, and cloud apps – all integrated and easy to manage.

Key Features:

✅  Identity Protection: Microsoft Entra ID P2 blocks identity attacks in real time using behavioral analytics and automates user access workflows with ID Governance.

✅  Defender for Identity: Gain deep visibility into identity risks with enriched detections and incident-level insights.

✅  Endpoint Security: Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 delivers advanced EDR, antimalware, and attack surface reduction.

✅  Email & Collaboration Safety: Defender for Office 365 P2 includes phishing simulations, automated breach response, and detailed click reports.

✅  Cloud App Security: Defender for Cloud Apps helps manage shadow IT, secure SaaS interactions, and monitor generative AI risks.

Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium ($10/user/month)

Compliance isn’t just for big enterprises. The Purview Suite empowers SMBs to protect sensitive data, monitor communications, and stay audit-ready – all while respecting employee privacy.

Key Features:

✅  Insider Risk Management: Detect risky behavior like mass file downloads before an employee exits.

✅  Information Protection: Apply persistent security labels to sensitive data across platforms.

✅  Data Loss Prevention & Encryption: Prevent accidental sharing of sensitive info and secure emails with encryption.

✅  Customer Key Control: Manage your own encryption keys to meet regulatory standards.

✅  Communication Compliance: Flag inappropriate or risky messages to maintain policy integrity.

✅  AI Data Security: Monitor Copilot and third-party AI usage for oversharing and unethical prompts.

✅  Lifecycle Management: Automate retention and deletion policies for compliance.

✅  eDiscovery & Audit: Streamline investigations and gain deep visibility into user actions.

✅  Compliance Manager: Track regulations, assess risk, and manage improvements in one dashboard.

Defender + Purview Suite for Business Premium ($15/user/month)

Why choose between security and compliance when you can have both? The combined Defender and Purview Suite delivers comprehensive protection at up to 68% savings compared to purchasing separately.

One Suite. Full Coverage.

✅  Unified security and compliance tools

✅  Simplified management for lean IT teams

✅  Enterprise-grade features tailored for SMBs

Empowering SMBs to Thrive

These new add-ons are designed to help SMBs operate with the same confidence and protection as large enterprises – but with simplicity and affordability. From defending against cyber threats to navigating complex regulations, Microsoft 365 Business Premium now offers even more tools to help you succeed.

Explore the new add-ons and see how they can transform your business!