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Stay protected with Microsoft Defender’s industry-leading cybersecurity capabilities.

Built for businesses with up to 300 employees, Defender offers AI capabilities to help your IT team detect and respond to threats at pace, strengthening your security position at an SMB-affordable price. 

Explore the capabilities of Microsoft Defender

Identify a threat

With a holistic view of software vulnerabilities, you’re able to easily identify, prioritise and resolve weak spots and misconfigurations that could put your business at risk of an attack.

Prevent a cyberattack

Microsoft Defender offers a ‘Microsoft Secure Score’ dashboard which analyses your security history and current processes to award a ‘Secure Score’ based on your security position. In addition, you’ll be shown a list of recommended actions and resources to help your IT teams reduce the number of vulnerabilities that leave your business open to risks.

Detect and respond in real-time

Powered by AI, you can rest easy knowing your data and systems are in safe hands as Microsoft Defender automatically detects threats in real-time, before removing them from your environment.

Quicker business recovery

In the unlikely event of an attack, Microsoft Defender can quickly get you back up and running thanks to its automated investigation and remediation capabilities that analyse and respond to threat alerts.

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The benefits of Microsoft Defender

Centralised, cost-effective security

With advanced security capabilities and features available in one single security solution, you won’t need multiple security platforms to manage your overall cyber security.

Simplified management

Microsoft Defender’s automation, easy-to-use controls, product support and recommended actionable insights are just some of the ways the platform makes managing cyber security so much easier.

A rapid security response

With AI end-point capabilities that are supported across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices, all your devices and systems will be able to benefit from Defender’s automated detect and respond processes.

Which package is right for you?

Purchase Microsoft Defender on its own, or as part of the extensive Microsoft 365 Business Premium package. For more information on these packages then get in touch with us using the button below.

Microsoft Defender for Business

  • Up to 300 users and up to five devices per user, with no minimum device requirement

  • Enterprise-grade device protection for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android  devices

  • Wizard-based onboarding and simplified management experience

  • Vulnerability management to identify weaknesses and strengthen security

  • Next-generation antivirus protection to block new and emerging threats

  • AI-powered endpoint detection and response with automatic attack disruption to disrupt in-progress ransomware attacks in real-time

  • Automated investigation and remediation to automatically resolve most cyberthreats

  • Monthly security summary reports to track your protection

  • Server protection available as an add-on 

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Includes Defender for Business, plus: 

  • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 available as an add-on

  • Email protection from phishing attacks with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1

  • The ability to secure work data on personal and company-owned devices with Microsoft Intune Plan 1 

  • The ability to secure identities and access to work apps with Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1 

  • Protection against lost or stolen passwords with advanced multifactor authentication 

  • Data protection with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention 

  • Archiving, e-discovery, and legal hold 

  • Web, mobile, and desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Chat, call, and meet with teams using a laptop, tablet, or phone 

  • 1 TB of cloud storage per user

Microsoft business solutions 

It’s no surprise Microsoft’s suite of business solutions are chosen by more than 50% of businesses worldwide. Perfect for businesses of all shapes and sizes, the Microsoft suite helps to drive efficiencies, boost performance and bolster security. 

At Wavenet, we’re a trusted, verified and accredited Microsoft solutions partner. Specialists in cloud management and cyber security, we’ve a wealth of experience across Microsoft’s solution range, including Microsoft 365 for Business, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Defender and Sentinel.  

Discover how Microsoft's Solutions for Business can help create a productive and efficient workplace. Contact our team of experts today on 0333 234 0011 or use the form opposite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Defender for Business?
  • Microsoft Defender is an AI-powered security solution that gives SMEs the tools to easily and quickly detect, protect and recover from ransomware, malware, phishing and other sophisticated cyber threats.

Is Microsoft Defender included in Microsoft’s Business Standard package?
  • No, you can buy Microsoft Defender separately or as part of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium apps, which also includes all of your favourite Office applications, 1TB of cloud storage and other advanced security capabilities. 

How can we help?

Wavenet empowers organisations by uniting their technology, networking and data, providing seamless communications and innovative solutions that are supported by the latest security features. We are perfectly placed to deliver a service you can trust. Read our case studies to find out more about our recent work in this area.