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Defender License Question

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Hi all,


We're a not for profit org with 120 staff members.

 

I'm reviewing our Endpoint protection and looking at Microsoft Defender. I can see Defender for Business and Defender for Endpoint P2 which both have similar features. Is there much difference?

 

I can also see (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing)). However I can't get any details on what features that brings. I know there is Defender for Cloud P2 but there's quite a big price difference between that and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server. Is there a features list?

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best response confirmed by DaithiG (Steel Contributor)
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Hi @DaithiG,

Microsoft Defender for Business and Defender for Endpoint P2 are both endpoint protection solutions, but they have some key differences.

Defender for Business is a more basic solution that is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It includes features such as:

  • Next-generation antimalware protection
  • Attack surface reduction rules
  • Device control
  • Threat hunting
  • Vulnerability management

Defender for Endpoint P2 is a more advanced solution that is designed for larger organizations and enterprises. It includes all of the features of Defender for Business, plus:

  • Automated investigation and response
  • Advanced hunting
  • Microsoft Defender Experts
  • Vulnerability management and remediation
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is a special pricing tier for Defender for Endpoint P2 that is available to nonprofit organizations. It includes all of the features of Defender for Endpoint P2, but at a discounted price.

Features list for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing)

  • Next-generation antimalware protection
  • Attack surface reduction rules
  • Device control
  • Threat hunting
  • Vulnerability management
  • Automated investigation and response
  • Advanced hunting
  • Microsoft Defender Experts
  • Vulnerability management and remediation
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Differences between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) and Defender for Cloud P2

Defender for Cloud P2 is a cloud-based security solution that is designed to protect Azure resources. It includes features such as:

  • Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
  • Threat protection
  • Vulnerability management
  • Application security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is an on-premises security solution that is designed to protect Windows and Linux servers. It includes all of the features of Defender for Cloud P2, plus EDR capabilities.


Which solution is right for you?

If you are a nonprofit organization with 120 staff members, then Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is a good option for you. It is a comprehensive security solution that can protect your servers and endpoints from a wide range of threats.

If you are looking for a cloud-based security solution to protect your Azure resources, then Defender for Cloud P2 is a good option. However, it is important to note that Defender for Cloud P2 does not include EDR capabilities.

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Kindest regards,


Leon Pavesic

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best response confirmed by DaithiG (Steel Contributor)
Solution

Hi @DaithiG,

Microsoft Defender for Business and Defender for Endpoint P2 are both endpoint protection solutions, but they have some key differences.

Defender for Business is a more basic solution that is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It includes features such as:

  • Next-generation antimalware protection
  • Attack surface reduction rules
  • Device control
  • Threat hunting
  • Vulnerability management

Defender for Endpoint P2 is a more advanced solution that is designed for larger organizations and enterprises. It includes all of the features of Defender for Business, plus:

  • Automated investigation and response
  • Advanced hunting
  • Microsoft Defender Experts
  • Vulnerability management and remediation
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is a special pricing tier for Defender for Endpoint P2 that is available to nonprofit organizations. It includes all of the features of Defender for Endpoint P2, but at a discounted price.

Features list for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing)

  • Next-generation antimalware protection
  • Attack surface reduction rules
  • Device control
  • Threat hunting
  • Vulnerability management
  • Automated investigation and response
  • Advanced hunting
  • Microsoft Defender Experts
  • Vulnerability management and remediation
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Differences between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) and Defender for Cloud P2

Defender for Cloud P2 is a cloud-based security solution that is designed to protect Azure resources. It includes features such as:

  • Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
  • Threat protection
  • Vulnerability management
  • Application security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is an on-premises security solution that is designed to protect Windows and Linux servers. It includes all of the features of Defender for Cloud P2, plus EDR capabilities.


Which solution is right for you?

If you are a nonprofit organization with 120 staff members, then Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) is a good option for you. It is a comprehensive security solution that can protect your servers and endpoints from a wide range of threats.

If you are looking for a cloud-based security solution to protect your Azure resources, then Defender for Cloud P2 is a good option. However, it is important to note that Defender for Cloud P2 does not include EDR capabilities.

Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.


If the post was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Like.


Kindest regards,


Leon Pavesic

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