Microsoft Defender for Business, which aims to bring enterprise-level endpoint protection to SMEs, will be available as a preview.
Microsoft begins rollout in preview of Defender for Business. Defender for Business is a version of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint tailored for SMEs. The solution should have the same enterprise-level security on board as classic Defender, but is simpler to manage. For example, you can deploy Defender for Business via a wizard to devices themselves and Microsoft provides best practices as default settings. Furthermore, the solution comes with a clear dashboard.
Microsoft announced Defender for Business at Ignite in November. The endpoint security solution is aimed at organizations up to 300 employees. Like the other versions of Defender, this edition is available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Defender for Business will be a part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium but will also be available as a lost product.
Preview and availability
Organizations interested can sign up for the preview. By the end of February, Microsoft then plans to begin rolling out to all Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers. By the first half of March, anyone who wants to should then have access to the solution.
For companies with more than 300 employees, Microsoft provides the Defender for Endpoint solution. It has been available for some time.