Microsoft Defender for Business (NCE) Business

Key Features

What is Microsoft Defender for Business?

Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security service for organizations with up to 300 employees. It brings features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to small and medium-sized businesses. It is sold as a per-user subscription under the New Commerce Experience (NCE). The license is assigned to a Microsoft 365 business tenant.

What are the main features of Defender for Business?

The service protects devices, finds weaknesses and responds to attacks automatically. The main functions are:

• Next-generation protection: blocks malware, ransomware and other threats.
• Vulnerability management: finds and ranks weak points in software and settings.
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR): monitors devices and flags suspicious activity.
• Automated investigation: analyses alerts and starts remediation without manual work.
• Microsoft 365 integration: manages policies and reports in the Microsoft Defender portal.
• Preconfigured policies: shorten setup for teams without security specialists.

Which systems does Defender for Business support?

Defender for Business protects Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices. The table lists the minimum versions:

What is the difference between Defender for Business and other business security suites?

Defender for Business is built into the Microsoft 365 platform, while suites such as ESET PROTECT use their own console. Companies that already use Microsoft 365 can manage security in the same admin center. Companies with mixed environments can compare ESET PROTECT Advanced 1 Year New Purchase 5 – 10 User(s). Defender for Business also helps meet compliance requirements and scales as the company grows. More products are listed in the Business Security category.