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Security Concept - for low budget
Hi Christian, are you a small to medium size business?
-Chris
- Christian BernardtJun 21, 2017Brass Contributor6000+ AD accounts, 4500+ Win Machines, 3500+ Linux, >500 MacOS Machines.
I do not have enough knowledge of the rest of the world to define whether we are small, medium or large? We are not the richest though, that is for sure.- AnonymousJun 21, 2017In Sweden that would atleast make you a medium size business. Im guessing it also depends on how your company works with Cyber Risk. Looking at the new regulations, like the GDPR, I would say that the Microsoft Security Suite is an affordable option if you compare it with other product suites. Given the hefty fines just around the corner, its not really expensive at all. :)
- Amitai RottemJun 21, 2017Former EmployeeAnd I'll just add to Chris' answer and remind everyone - if you have a Windows license, you already have Windows Defender Antivirus built in and protecting you. No need to pay for another AV. It's an enterprise grade next-gen AV that's based on ML.
Amitai- Christian BernardtJun 21, 2017Brass ContributorCould I have this in writing somewhere on an official website?
- Chris HallumJun 21, 2017Former Employee
Based on the numbers you would be considered an enterprise so our answer is going to be point you right back to the solutions you mentioned might be challenging from a budget perspective. I know it's not the answer you were looking for but I will say that the solutions are competitively priced given other market alternatives for MFA, etc.
I think your best bet is to work with our field or a partner to help you assess your current environment and to find the solutions that will address your top pri security concerns.
With respect to AAD being in the cloud we're finding customers that have been hesitant in the past, even public sector, are now open to it as we've worked closely with them to understand their concerns. We offer great transparency on how data is handled and we have worked to meet many of the compliance requirements that customers are asking for. There is still work to do in terms of helping our customers understand that the cloud can be secure and compliant with regulations, etc but don't assume this is a blocker for you. This is another scenario where a detailed conversation with our field or a partner can help your leadership understand it's a good choice.
-Chris