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Announcing Microsoft’s new stand-alone security solution<\/p>\n

National Small Business Week recognizes small businesses for their contributions to the economy and our communities. In honor of small businesses, we are excited to announce a special offer in the Marketplace: Microsoft Defender for Business as a stand-alone, enterprise-grade security solution. Unlike Microsoft\u2019s larger suite of products, Defender for Business is now available for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) of up to 300 employees.<\/p>\n

Security remains a major concern for businesses today. In the past year, ransomware attacks have increased by 300%\u2014 and SMBs comprise between 50-75% of victims<\/a>. As SMBs grow, automate, and look to the cloud, they find themselves at a greater risk of security attacks. Many SMBs underestimate their level of immunity believing that their size makes them fall under the radar of bad actors.<\/p>\n

As the digital transformation has garnered unprecedented levels of change for SMBs, it has introduced more vulnerability. A greater number of SMB employees\u2019 personal devices have made their way to the cloud. This has created a greater demand for vigorous protection against potential threats. While large businesses can ensure a comprehensive level of security, many SMBs are left vulnerable holding the greatest risk of a security breach. In most cases, these attacks can be especially catastrophic for SMBs that lack enterprise resources.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Defender provides the top-tier level of prevention and protection that many SMBs are missing. This is a game-changer, especially for businesses that have not yet invested in Microsoft\u2019s suite of products that were initially a prerequisite for this service. Now, any SMB can purchase Microsoft Defender for Business as a stand-alone product. This levels the playing field and assures that no small business is left behind when it comes to security.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Defender for Business as a stand-alone product brings tremendous value to SMBs<\/h3>\n

Here are some key features:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Threat and Vulnerability Management<\/strong>: A threat manager that continuously detects threats and automatically remediates them.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Attack Surface Reduction<\/strong>: A safeguard protecting against cybersecurity threats, including malware and ransomware agnostic across all systems: Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Endpoint Detection and Response<\/strong>: A next-generation protection that elevates security and focuses on endpoint detection and response.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Defender for Business brings value to MSPs<\/h3>\n

The security solution integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse so MSPs can view security incidents across a streamlined portal. This brings ease in managing customers at scale with a “pane-of-glass” view. Here are some other benefits for MSPs:<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0 An increase in security with AI-powered automation reduces risks and responds to threats with advanced technologies.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0 A standardized view of security incidents and alerts and one solution across customer devices.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0 A reduction in operational costs by standardizing endpoint security services, builds a higher margin.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0 A greater opportunity to attract customers and upsell existing customers to the broader Microsoft Portfolio.<\/p>\n

Schedule a call<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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