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Many organizations already pay for strong Microsoft security tools but never fully configure or monitor them. We deploy, tune and operate them as part of a managed security service.

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Overview

Licensed is not the same as protected.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Enterprise plans include powerful security capabilities. Out of the box, many of them are disabled, set to report-only or generate alerts nobody reviews.

Simba Cyber configures these tools against current guidance, connects them into one investigation workflow and monitors them through our managed detection and response service.

  • Microsoft security features you already pay for, actually turned on
  • One investigation workflow instead of several consoles
  • Monitoring and response by people who understand the tools
  • Clear guidance on which licenses are worth adding

Capability map

From Microsoft capability to business outcome.

Each row connects a Microsoft capability to the problem it solves, the Simba Cyber service that delivers it and the licensing it depends on.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Endpoint protection, detection and response for Windows, macOS, mobile and server devices.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Endpoint detection & response Ransomware and hands-on-keyboard attacks that antivirus misses Managed Detection & Response Suspicious device activity is investigated and contained Defender for Business (Business Premium) or Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
Attack surface reduction Common attack techniques using Office macros, scripts and email attachments Cloud & Security Engineering Fewer ways for attackers to gain a foothold Included with Defender for Business and Endpoint plans; some rules need testing before enforcement
Vulnerability management Unknown missing patches and risky software Managed IT & Remote Support Prioritized remediation of exposed devices Core capabilities in Plan 2 and Defender for Business; premium add-on for advanced features
Device isolation & live response Slow containment of compromised machines Managed Detection & Response Compromised devices are cut off quickly within approved authority Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 or Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Protection against phishing, malicious links and attachments, and impersonation in email and collaboration tools.

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Safe Links & Safe Attachments Malicious links and files delivered by email or Teams Managed Microsoft 365 Fewer successful phishing and malware deliveries Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 (included in Business Premium)
Impersonation protection Emails pretending to come from executives or suppliers Managed Microsoft 365 Reduced payment-redirection and invoice fraud Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 or 2
User-reported phishing workflow Staff unsure what to do with suspicious messages Managed Detection & Response Reported messages are reviewed and similar emails removed Exchange Online Protection; investigation features vary by plan
Automated investigation & response Manual cleanup of phishing campaigns Managed Detection & Response Faster removal of malicious messages across mailboxes Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 (E5 or add-on)

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Detection of identity attacks against on-premises Active Directory and hybrid environments.

Microsoft Defender for Identity: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Credential attack detection Password spraying, Kerberoasting and pass-the-hash attacks Managed Detection & Response Identity attacks are detected before they spread Defender for Identity (E5, E5 Security or standalone)
Lateral movement investigation Attackers moving between accounts and servers Incident Response & Recovery Clear scope of compromised accounts during an incident Requires sensors on domain controllers

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Visibility and control over SaaS applications, OAuth apps and cloud sessions.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Shadow IT discovery Unknown cloud apps holding business data Governance, Risk & Compliance An inventory of the SaaS apps your staff actually use Defender for Cloud Apps (E5, E5 Security or standalone)
OAuth app governance Third-party apps with excessive mailbox or file permissions Managed Detection & Response Risky app consents are found and removed App governance features included with Defender for Cloud Apps
Session controls Sensitive data downloaded to unmanaged devices Cloud & Security Engineering Access policies that adapt to device and risk Requires Entra ID P1 Conditional Access integration

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Cloud security posture management and workload protection for Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Cloud posture management Misconfigured cloud resources exposed to the internet Cloud & Security Engineering Prioritized, trackable cloud configuration fixes Foundational CSPM is free; Defender CSPM is a paid plan
Workload protection Threats against servers, storage, databases and containers 24/7 Security Operations Alerts for cloud workloads in the same investigation workflow Per-resource Defender plans billed by Microsoft

Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft Sentinel

Unified incidents and hunting across Microsoft workloads, plus a cloud SIEM for everything else.

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Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft Sentinel: capabilities mapped to business problems, Simba Cyber services, outcomes and licensing
CapabilityProblem it addressesSimba Cyber serviceBusiness outcomeLicensing dependency
Unified incidents Related alerts scattered across separate consoles Managed Detection & Response One incident view across email, identity, devices and apps Depends on the Defender workloads you license
Advanced hunting Threats that do not trigger built-in alerts 24/7 Security Operations Proactive searches for attacker behavior Available with Defender XDR workloads; data retention limits apply
Automatic attack disruption Fast-moving ransomware and BEC attacks Managed Detection & Response Some high-confidence attacks contained automatically Requires specific Defender workloads and configuration
Sentinel SIEM & SOAR Firewall, server and SaaS logs nobody reviews 24/7 Security Operations Continuous monitoring across Microsoft and non-Microsoft sources Billed by Microsoft by data ingestion and retention

Licensing disclosure

Licensing and availability

Feature availability depends on your Microsoft subscription, product plan and any add-on licenses.

Some capabilities require tenant eligibility, specific configuration or supported deployment environments.

Several services, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud plans and Copilot Studio, include consumption-based charges billed by Microsoft.

Preview features can change and are not recommended for production use without review. We identify preview status in our recommendations.

We do not publish Microsoft prices. Licenses are purchased from Microsoft or your licensing provider, and we confirm current entitlements before proposing implementation.

Questions

Common questions

Is Microsoft Defender good enough on its own?

Microsoft Defender is a capable security platform. The difference comes from configuration, tuning and having people monitor and respond to what it finds.

Which Microsoft 365 plan do we need?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a strong starting point for organizations up to 300 users, combining Defender for Business, Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Entra ID P1 and Intune. Larger organizations or those needing advanced capabilities may need E5 or add-ons. We recommend plans based on your risks, not the largest bundle.

Where is Microsoft Sentinel managed now?

Microsoft Sentinel is available in the Microsoft Defender portal, and Microsoft is retiring the Azure portal experience by March 31, 2027. We deploy new workspaces in the Defender portal.

Managed Detection & ResponseAround-the-clock monitoring, investigation and response coordination. 24/7 Security OperationsContinuous monitoring, detection engineering and security reporting. Cloud & Security EngineeringArchitecture reviews, secure configuration and hardening for Azure and hybrid.

Next step

Get more from the Microsoft licenses you already own.

We will review your environment, explain what your current licensing includes and recommend practical next steps.

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