Microsoft 365 Business Premium is an excellent solution for SMEs looking to improve device management and data security. Users get several benefits over the Basic license and a comprehensive solution that can be customized to meet the needs of the company. Compared to the Standard and Basic licenses, this solution offers several advanced data security and device features for the entire organization.
The versatile Microsoft 365 Business Premium provides the means to get employees to comply with data security practices and common rules quickly and securely. This article describes how the Microsoft 365 Business Premium license for companies improves device management, and helps create a strong data security culture with a comprehensive application, cloud service and protection offering.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium apps are essentially compatible with all mobile devices and operating systems eliminating the need for separate investments and user training.
M365 Business Premium helps improve data security in companies that want to define policies flexibly and efficiently. It unifies device data security and internal practices.
Improved data security over Standard and Basic licenses
This license enables the use of Microsoft Defender for comprehensive management and prevention of cybersecurity threats. For example, it includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) that can be combined with other data security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
It also includes conditional access and multi-factor authentication. The license allows the company to set suitable login rules based on location or device, among other factors, to help prevent business data from falling into the wrong hands.
User rights can be efficiently managed by role, right, and resource. At the same time, emails and confidential data can be protected with advanced mechanisms such as encryption technologies.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium also enables IT to monitor data security in real time. The system alerts you to suspicious events, such as targeted attack attempts, enabling you to respond quickly and mitigate damage.
Smooth device management
Another significant benefit of Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the automation of workstation provisioning and delivery processes. Devices can be ordered directly from the vendor to multiple countries, simplifying the supply chain. The Intune device management application, which is part of the solution can be used to order devices directly from the vendor, and easily manage and protect them. The Autopilot service can automatically deploy devices based on business parameters, reducing burden of IT.
Devices can also be managed remotely, which is useful for day-to-day operations and data security. From a risk management perspective, it is important that data management is strictly in the hands of the company.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium apps are essentially compatible with all mobile devices and operating systems eliminating the need for separate investments and user training.
M365 Business Premium is a smart investment in the company’s cybersecurity awareness: when employees know how to use the features, they have the right tools to work securely, even on their personal accounts and devices. IT also supports management decision-making, and enables the development of operational activities with data security in mind.
Choose an experienced partner to get the most out of Microsoft M365 Business Premium
An experienced partner can help you deploy and efficiently use the Microsoft 365 Business Premium solution. If you are not completely sure how to proceed with the solution, Pinja can provide a ready-made set of definitions that covers all the essential data security settings for companies that seek to improve their data security. In addition, you get access to definitions that are customized to your needs.
We also offer an automatic update service for the M365 Business Premium package to keep the software included in the license current and secure.
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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
What does Microsoft 365 Business Premium offer IT managers?
Device management
- Automated provisioning and deployment of workstations and devices with Intune and Autopilot
- Shared usage and data security criteria for devices
- Local and remote management of corporate devices (e.g. for stolen devices or former employees)
- User self-service capabilities including password management
- Compatibility with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android environments
Effective data security policies
- Effective access rights management: creation of user groups, conditional access to devices and company data, for example by device and location
- Multi-factor authentication based on pre-defined rules
- Email traffic protection, including preview links and filtering methods
- Filtering and encryption of sensitive information
- Real-time reporting of suspicious activity to management
What are the benefits for Microsoft 365 Business Premium users?
- Consistent data practices among employees
- Centralized and up-to-date information about devices and software
- Prevention of cyber threats and human error with comprehensive data security settings
- Compatible with virtually all device manufacturers and operating systems
- Reduces IT burden through automation
- Customize definitions to meet the needs of your organization with basic settings and advanced methods
- A comprehensive solution for cost-effective user management
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