The pricing of Microsoft Defender for Identity is affordable and competitive compared to other security products. The option to purchase specific features rather than a full license makes it convenient and cost-effective.
Security Specialist at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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2024-09-10T11:45:00Z
Sep 10, 2024
Microsoft's licensing model is very complex to understand. Microsoft Defender for Identity comes as part of the Microsoft E5 licensing stack. We do not have to pay additional costs for technical support.
The product is costly, and we had multiple discussions with accounting to receive a discounted rate. However, on the open market, the tool is expensive. You can purchase Defender for Identity as an add-on to an E3 license, and it comes included with an E5 license. I think those with the E3 and add-on aren't benefitting, and it's a better deal for those with E5 licenses; however, the price difference between E3 and E5 is significant. If we can get E5 at a discounted price, that's likely the most cost-effective way of accessing the product. We use a mix of E3 licenses and E5s for high-profile users.
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In terms of the pricing, I don't know off the top of my head the cost, however, it's part of Microsoft 365. It is an EMS-5, an Enterprise Mobility and Security Suite. It's my understanding that there are no extra costs beyond the standard licensing fee.
Microsoft Defender for Identity is a comprehensive security solution that helps organizations protect their identities and detect potential threats. It leverages advanced analytics and machine learning to provide real-time visibility into user activities, enabling proactive identification of suspicious behavior.
With its powerful detection capabilities, it can identify various types of attacks, including brute force, pass-the-hash, and golden ticket attacks. The solution also offers...
The pricing of Microsoft Defender for Identity is affordable and competitive compared to other security products. The option to purchase specific features rather than a full license makes it convenient and cost-effective.
Microsoft's licensing model is very complex to understand. Microsoft Defender for Identity comes as part of the Microsoft E5 licensing stack. We do not have to pay additional costs for technical support.
It has a fair price.
The enterprise pricing is reasonable. Our company has a good deal.
The product is costly, and we had multiple discussions with accounting to receive a discounted rate. However, on the open market, the tool is expensive. You can purchase Defender for Identity as an add-on to an E3 license, and it comes included with an E5 license. I think those with the E3 and add-on aren't benefitting, and it's a better deal for those with E5 licenses; however, the price difference between E3 and E5 is significant. If we can get E5 at a discounted price, that's likely the most cost-effective way of accessing the product. We use a mix of E3 licenses and E5s for high-profile users.
Defender for Identity is a little more expensive than other Microsoft products. Identity and Microsoft Defender for Cloud are both a bit costly.
In terms of the pricing, I don't know off the top of my head the cost, however, it's part of Microsoft 365. It is an EMS-5, an Enterprise Mobility and Security Suite. It's my understanding that there are no extra costs beyond the standard licensing fee.