What Add-Ons Are Available for Microsoft 365 E3 Users?
Benjamin Gbolaru
Microsoft 365
December 17th, 2024
Microsoft 365 E3 users can enhance their plan with add-ons like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Azure AD Premium P2, and Microsoft Purview Compliance Solutions. These add-ons provide advanced security, compliance, and management tools.
Add-Ons Available for Microsoft 365 E3
Microsoft 365 E3 provides core productivity and security features. However, organizations with advanced needs can integrate add-ons to improve security, compliance, and analytics.
1. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Endpoint strengthens endpoint protection and threat response.
Provides advanced threat detection and automated response.
Manages vulnerabilities and mitigates risks on devices.
Offers endpoint analytics for proactive monitoring.
2. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1 and Plan 2)
This add-on improves email and collaboration security.
Protects against phishing attacks, malware, and malicious links.
Includes Safe Attachments and Safe Links for email safety.
Plan 2 offers threat hunting, attack simulations, and automated investigation.
3. Azure Active Directory Premium P2
Azure AD Premium P2 provides advanced identity protection and access management.
Enables Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to control and monitor admin roles.
Offers Identity Protection to detect and resolve identity risks.
Enhances Conditional Access policies for improved security controls.
4. Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool.
Collects and analyzes data from Microsoft 365 and external sources.
Detects security threats using AI and automation.
Simplifies centralized monitoring and incident response.
5. Microsoft Purview Compliance Solutions
For organizations needing advanced compliance tools, Microsoft Purview add-ons are available.
Information Protection secures sensitive data across platforms.
Insider Risk Management identifies and mitigates internal risks.
Advanced Audit tracks activities for compliance audits.
6. Power BI Pro
Power BI Pro enhances data analytics and reporting capabilities.
Enables interactive dashboards and real-time reporting.
Allows teams to share insights securely within the organization.
Integrates with Excel and other Microsoft 365 apps.
7. Audio Conferencing
The Audio Conferencing add-on enhances Microsoft Teams with dial-in functionality.
Allows users to join Teams meetings via phone.
Provides toll-free and dial-in numbers for attendees.
Summary Table of Microsoft 365 E3 Add-Ons
Add-On
Primary Purpose
Key Features
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Advanced endpoint security
Threat detection, automated response
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Email and collaboration security
Safe Links, Safe Attachments, attack simulation
Azure AD Premium P2
Identity protection and management
Privileged Identity Management, risk detection
Microsoft Sentinel
SIEM and centralized monitoring
Threat analytics, incident response
Microsoft Purview Compliance
Compliance and risk management
Insider risk, data governance, audits
Power BI Pro
Data analytics and reporting
Interactive dashboards, real-time insights
Audio Conferencing
Teams meeting dial-in options
Toll-free dial-ins, phone conferencing
Benefits of Adding Microsoft 365 E3 Add-Ons
Enhanced Security: Protect devices, emails, and identities from advanced threats.
Improved Compliance: Simplify data governance and meet regulatory requirements.
Better Collaboration: Enable secure and flexible communication options.
Advanced Analytics: Gain insights with data-driven reporting tools.
Steps to Add Features to Microsoft 365 E3
Identify Business Needs: Assess areas requiring advanced tools like security or compliance.
Choose Relevant Add-Ons: Select suitable add-ons like Defender, Sentinel, or Purview.
Purchase and Activate: Use the Microsoft Admin Center to add licenses.
Configure Policies: Implement settings for threat protection or compliance.
Monitor Performance: Use dashboards to evaluate security and analytics tools.
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I'm Benjamin, a Microsoft 365 Specialist, helping small and large businesses deploy, configure, and secure M365 environments to maximize the benefits of Microsoft tools. With sound expertise in driving cloud adoption, identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, system reliability, and proactive troubleshooting.