Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Cloud App Security

[Joost van der Linden]

Hi all,

I have a quick question about a customer who has a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription.
They would like to use Activity policies within Microsoft 365 Cloud App Security. The 'Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps setup guide' in the Microsoft 365 admin center states that the 'Defender for Cloud Apps standalone' license is required to use the Full suite of Defender for Cloud Apps.

My question: Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Defender for Cloud Apps standalone plan work to use Activity policies (such as 'Mass download by a single user')? 

Many thanks in advance.

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Joost van der Linden,

yes, the combination of Microsoft 365 Business Premium along with the standalone plan for Defender for Cloud Apps should support the use of Activity policies, such as 'Mass download by a single user.':

• Microsoft 365 Business Premium already includes Microsoft Defender for Business
• The standalone product of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps doesn't require an additional Microsoft 365 Plan
• Microsoft 365 Cloud App Security is a part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, offering enhanced visibility and control for Microsoft 365

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