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How Microsoft’s Enterprise E5 Security Add-On Elevates Cybersecurity for Nonprofits

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May 30, 2025

Nonprofits can now boost their cybersecurity with Microsoft’s Enterprise E5 Security add-on! Building on free Business Premium licenses, this add-on delivers advanced identity protection, endpoint security, email safeguards, and cloud app monitoring—empowering nonprofits to defend against evolving cyber threats effectively. Unique :

Microsoft Empowers Nonprofits with Enterprise E5 Security Add-On

Nonprofit organizations now have a powerful new way to boost cybersecurity. Microsoft just rolled out the Enterprise E5 Security add-on, designed to supercharge protection beyond the free Business Premium licenses nonprofits already enjoy. This upgrade brings enterprise-grade tools that help detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats faster and smarter.

What’s New in the E5 Security Add-On?

The add-on packs advanced security features covering identity, endpoints, email, and cloud apps. Key components include:

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2: Enhanced identity protection with AI-driven risk detection and just-in-time admin access.
Microsoft Defender for Identity: Real-time threat detection inside your network, spotting insider risks and complex attacks.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2: AI-powered endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2: Advanced email and collaboration security with automated threat response.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Cloud app monitoring to catch shadow IT and prevent data leaks.

Why This Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofits often face tight budgets but still need top-tier security. This add-on offers enterprise-level protection at an affordable price—just $12/user/month. It helps organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and maintain trust with donors and communities.

“The E5 Security add-on offers nonprofits enterprise-grade security tools that enable them to detect, investigate, and respond to threats with greater speed and confidence.”

By adopting these tools, nonprofits can safeguard sensitive data, secure user identities, and protect cloud environments. This is crucial as cyberattacks grow more sophisticated every day.

Valuable Training Included

One standout feature is cyber-attack simulation training. It creates safe, real-world scenarios that help staff recognize and respond to phishing and other attacks. This hands-on approach boosts security awareness and resilience.

Getting Started

Adding the E5 Security add-on is simple for nonprofits already using Microsoft Business Premium licenses. For just $12 per user monthly, organizations gain access to cutting-edge security solutions tailored for their unique needs.

To learn more, visit Microsoft’s official pages on Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business and Add Microsoft 365 E5 Security.

In short, this add-on empowers nonprofits to focus on their mission without worrying about cyber threats. It’s a game-changer in nonprofit tech security.

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 offers AI-driven identity risk detection and just-in-time privileged access management.

Defender for Identity detects insider threats and sophisticated attacks like pass-the-hash in real time.

Endpoint Plan 2 uses behavioral analytics and automated response to protect devices across multiple platforms.

Defender for Office 365 enhances email security with phishing simulations and automated incident remediation.

Cloud Apps Defender monitors shadow IT, enforces compliance, and prevents data leaks in SaaS environments.

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