I'm part of a small company with under 100 employees, and we're working on getting SOC2 certified. I've been exploring our licensing options and I noticed that Microsoft Business Premium includes Defender for Business, which makes me wonder if we really need to keep Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2. I'm looking for some insights on whether dropping P2 would be a smart move, or if it might mess things up for our SOC2 compliance.
3 Answers
SOC2 doesn’t specify any particular technology, so there's no strict requirement for P2 over the P1 features you get with Business Premium. It sounds like P1 should cover everything you need without needing to upgrade unless your organization grows significantly. Just make sure the tools you rely on remain intact.
If you want a detailed comparison of what's included in each licensing option, check out M365 Maps. It’s a great resource to understand the capabilities you get with Business Premium compared to the P2 license.
That's an interesting question! The need for Defender for Endpoint P2 really depends on what controls you’re looking to meet for SOC2. Typically, small businesses can get by with Defender for Business that's included in Business Premium, especially since P2 is really designed for larger organizations with more sensitive data requirements.
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