Unlock Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance for SMBs with New Microsoft 365 Business Premium Add-Ons 

09/08/2025

Cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements aren’t just enterprise problems anymore, they’re hitting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) harder than ever. According to recent studies, over 60% of SMBs experienced a cyberattack in the past year, and regulatory pressures continue to rise. 

Microsoft is stepping up with new security and compliance add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, designed to give SMBs the same advanced protection and governance capabilities that large enterprises enjoy, without the complexity or cost of an E5 license. 

What’s New? 

Microsoft has introduced three powerful add-on options that build on the foundation of Microsoft 365 Business Premium: 

1. Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium

Price: $10/user/month 

This suite delivers advanced threat protection across identity, endpoints, email, and cloud apps: 

  • Identity Security: Microsoft Entra ID P2 for risk-based conditional access and identity governance. 
  • Endpoint Protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 for EDR, advanced hunting, and attack surface reduction. 
  • Email & Collaboration Security: Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 for phishing simulations and automated response. 
  • Cloud App Security: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps for SaaS visibility and shadow IT control. 
 

 2. Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium

Price: $10/user/month 

Focused on compliance and data governance, this suite includes: 

  • Insider Risk Management to detect and mitigate risky behaviors. 
  • Information Protection & DLP to classify and secure sensitive data. 
  • Message Encryption & Customer Key for privacy and regulatory control. 
  • Communication Compliance to monitor policy violations. 
  • eDiscovery & Audit Premium for investigations and legal readiness. 

 

3. Combined Defender + Purview Suite

Price: $15/user/month 
A bundled option offering comprehensive security and compliance at up to 68% savings compared to buying separately. 

Why This Matters for SMBs 

These add-ons are a game-changer for SMBs that need enterprise-grade security and compliance without the complexity of E5 licensing. Benefits include: 

  • Stronger Defense: Advanced threat detection and response across all attack surfaces.
  • Simplified Compliance: Built-in tools to meet regulatory requirements and reduce risk.
  • Cost Efficiency: Affordable pricing designed for SMB budgets.

Partner Opportunity 

As a Microsoft partner, this is your chance to help customers modernize their security posture and simplify compliance. Position these add-ons as part of a holistic security strategy that scales with their business. 

 

Next Steps 

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