Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)\u202fare\u202fone of the main\u202ftargets\u202ffor cyberattacks\u202fand\u202fface mounting challenges in today\u2019s digital landscape \u2014 from increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats to evolving regulatory demands.\u202fWeak security, false confidence in\u202fflying under the\u202fradar\u202fand resistance to investing in protection make them easy\u202fprey.\u202fThe cost of inaction\u202fcan and has left many SMBs unable to recover, with the\u202fglobal average cost of a data breach\u202fnow at 4.4M USD.\u202fMicrosoft 365 Business Premium has long been a trusted solution for SMBs, offering productivity tools, collaboration via\u202fTeams\u202fand built-in security features like Microsoft Defender for Business.\u202fNow, Pax8 and Microsoft are raising the bar.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re\u202fthrilled to introduce three new\u202fsecurity\u202fadd-ons\u202ffor Microsoft 365 Business Premium\u202favailable in the Pax8\u202fMarketplace\u202f\u2014\u202fMicrosoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Purview\u202fSuite\u202fand a combined Defender + Purview bundle. These add-ons bring powerful, enterprise-grade security and compliance capabilities to SMBs, helping organizations protect data, manage\u202frisk\u202fand stay ahead of threats. All without the complexity or cost of traditional enterprise solutions.<\/p>\n
Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance, risk and compliance solution designed to help organizations manage,\u202fdiscover\u202fand secure their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With\u202fdata estates becoming increasingly complex\u202fand stringent compliance requirements, Purview provides the tools necessary to gain visibility, automate data\u202fclassification\u202fand ensure regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n
Data Discovery and Cataloging\u202f<\/strong> Automated Data Classification\u202f<\/strong> Data Governance and Lineage Tracking\u202f<\/strong> Risk and Compliance Management\u202f<\/strong> Access Control and Data Security\u202f<\/strong> Integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure\u202f<\/strong> In today\u2019s data-driven business environment, organizations face challenges in managing vast amounts of information while staying compliant with evolving regulations. Microsoft Purview addresses these challenges by automating data discovery, classification and governance, reducing manual\u202fworkload\u202fand improving data security. By centralizing control and visibility, Purview empowers data stewards, compliance\u202fofficers\u202fand IT teams to make informed decisions and\u202fmaintain\u202ftrust with customers and stakeholders.<\/p>\n What Is Microsoft\u202fDefender?\u202f<\/strong> Defender for Endpoint\u202f<\/strong> Microsoft Entra ID P2\u202f\u202f<\/strong> Defender for Identity\u202f<\/strong> Defender for Office 365<\/strong> Defender for Cloud Apps\u202f\u202f<\/strong> The strength of Microsoft Defender lies in its native integration across the Microsoft ecosystem and its ability to\u202fconsolidate\u202fwhat used to require multiple third-party tools. Instead of fragmented point solutions, Defender provides a single pane of glass for security monitoring,\u202fcompliance\u202fand automation. It enables proactive defense through real-time telemetry, behavioral\u202fanalytics\u202fand AI-driven threat intelligence.<\/p>\n For businesses, Defender not only reduces the likelihood and impact of cyber incidents but also cuts operational costs by streamlining management, reducing alert\u202ffatigue\u202fand automating routine tasks. It helps organizations meet compliance mandates, protect intellectual\u202fproperty\u202fand\u202fmaintain\u202fbusiness continuity in an era where cyberthreats evolve faster than human response times.<\/p>\n The new\u202fMicrosoft Defender and Purview Suite<\/strong>\u202fbring\u202ftogether the full power of Microsoft\u2019s security and compliance platforms into one streamlined, budget-friendly offering. This integrated solution equips SMBs with robust threat protection, data\u202fgovernance\u202fand regulatory compliance tools \u2014 all in a single package. By bundling these capabilities, organizations can achieve up to\u202f68% cost savings<\/strong><\/a>\u202fcompared to\u202fpurchasing Defender and Purview separately.\u202fIt\u2019s\u202fa smarter, simpler way to protect your business without sacrificing functionality or stretching your budget.\u202fAfter all, what costs more \u2014 $15\/user\/month or a $4.4M data breach?<\/p>\n Take\u202fYour\u202fSecurity and\u202fCompliance to the\u202fNext\u202fLevel\u202f<\/strong>
\nPurview enables organizations to automatically scan,\u202fcatalog\u202fand classify data assets across on-premises,\u202fas well as\u202fAzure and other cloud platforms. This helps create a holistic map of data sources, making it easier to\u202flocate,\u202funderstand\u202fand manage critical information.<\/p>\n
\nWith\u202fautomated data classification, Purview uses both built-in and customizable classifiers to\u202fidentify\u202fsensitive data types\u2014such as personally identifiable information (PII) or financial records\u2014supporting your privacy,\u202fsecurity\u202fand compliance efforts.<\/p>\n
\nPurview also\u202fclarifies\u202fdata movement with\u202flineage tracking and governance tools\u202fthat visualize how data flows and transforms over time. This transparency is essential for auditing,\u202ftroubleshooting\u202fand\u202fmaintaining\u202fdata quality.<\/p>\n
\nWhen it comes to risk and compliance, Purview\u202fsupports compliance\u202fwith global regulations like GDPR,\u202fHIPAA\u202fand CCPA by enabling policy creation,\u202fmonitoring\u202fand reporting.\u202fIts reporting tools\u202fhighlight\u202frisk areas and demonstrate regulatory adherence.<\/p>\n
\nAccess control and data security\u202fallow\u202forganizations to define and enforce who can\u202faccess\u202fspecific data assets,\u202fkeeping sensitive information restricted to the right people.<\/p>\n
\nFinally, Purview integrates seamlessly with\u202fMicrosoft 365, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power\u202fBI\u202fand other services, delivering a unified governance experience across\u202fthe\u202fMicrosoft ecosystem.<\/p>\nWhy Microsoft Purview Matters<\/h3>\n
Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium: $10.50\/user\/month<\/h2>\n
Understanding Microsoft\u202fDefender: Capabilities and Overview<\/h3>\n
\nMicrosoft Defender is a comprehensive security ecosystem that unifies multiple specialized products under one umbrella to protect every layer of a business\u2019s digital environment\u2014from endpoints and user identities to email, cloud\u202fapplications\u202fand infrastructure. Each product within the Defender\u202fSuite serves a specific purpose while feeding telemetry into Microsoft\u2019s unified XDR (Extended Detection and Response) platform, enabling correlated threat analysis and automated incident response across the enterprise.<\/p>\nCore Capabilities of Microsoft\u202fDefender<\/h3>\n
\nThis is Microsoft\u2019s advanced endpoint protection platform designed to prevent,\u202fdetect\u202fand respond to threats targeting workstations,\u202fservers\u202fand mobile devices. It uses behavioral sensors, machine\u202flearning\u202fand cloud-based analytics to continuously monitor endpoint activity. Defender for Endpoint supports attack surface reduction, endpoint detection and response (EDR) and threat and vulnerability management.<\/p>\n
\nMicrosoft Entra ID P2 is an advanced identity and access management solution that enables organizations to implement granular access controls, automate identity governance and strengthen security through features like risk-based conditional access and privileged identity management. It helps protect sensitive resources by ensuring the right users have the right access at the right time \u2014 with full visibility and control.<\/p>\n
\nDefender for Identity helps protect Active Directory and hybrid identity environments from credential theft, lateral\u202fmovement\u202fand privilege escalation. It\u202fmonitors\u202fdomain controllers and network traffic to detect suspicious activity and\u202fintegrates with\u202fMicrosoft Entra ID to unify on-premises and cloud identity signals for stronger, real-time threat detection.<\/p>\n
\nThis layer protects against email-based threats such as phishing, malware\u202fattachments\u202fand business email compromise. It employs safe links, safe\u202fattachments\u202fand real-time detonation of suspicious content in a virtual sandbox before it reaches users. Defender for Office 365 also provides advanced reporting, attack simulation training for end\u202fusers\u202fand integration with other Microsoft tools to automate incident response to malicious emails.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a cloud access security broker (CASB) that gives organizations deep visibility into cloud application usage, data\u202fflow\u202fand compliance posture. It\u202fidentifies\u202fshadow IT activity, applies data loss prevention (DLP)\u202fpolicies\u202fand enforces conditional access controls. Defender for Cloud Apps\u202fintegrates with\u202fthousands of SaaS platforms and uses continuous risk assessment to block risky apps or user behaviors before data exposure occurs.<\/p>\nWhy Microsoft\u202fDefender\u202fMatters<\/h3>\n
Microsoft Defender and Purview Suite for Business Premium: $15\/user\/month<\/h2>\n
\nProvision\u202fthe new Microsoft 365 Business Premium\u202fSecurity\u202fadd-ons today and give your\u202fclients\u202fthe tools\u202fthey need\u202fto stay secure,\u202fcompliant\u202fand resilient. Whether you choose Defender,\u202fPurview\u202for the combined bundle,\u202fyou\u2019re\u202finvesting in peace of mind and future-ready protection \u2014 tailored for SMBs, built by Microsoft.<\/p>\n