Defender for Business provides advanced security protection for your devices, with next-generation protection, endpoint detection and response, and threat & vulnerability management. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Defender for Business and provides more cybersecurity and productivity capabilities.

Defender for Business is also available as part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, a unified solution that helps protect your business by bringing together best-in-class productivity apps, powerful cloud services, and comprehensive security.

Microsoft Defender for Business brings this product to Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses, giving access to organisations with up to 300 users. Microsoft is widening the availability of Defender because of a 68% increase in attacks over the last year. Defender will be included in all Business Premium licenses at no additional cost.

To get Defender for Business, you can choose from several options: Try or buy the standalone version of Defender for Business. Get Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which includes Defender for Business. Work with a Microsoft partner who can help you get everything set up and configured.