On October 1, 2025, Microsoft removed Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) from the Availability and Prerequisite tables in the Microsoft Product Terms. This means MDTI is no longer available as a standalone product and is not listed with specific licensing prerequisites. Back in July
Beginning October 1, 2025, Microsoft renamed its Microsoft 365 E5 “mini-suites”: Microsoft 365 E5 Security is now Microsoft Defender Suite. Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance is now Microsoft Purview Suite. These changes apply globally and are effective immediately. What is Microsoft Defender Suite? Microsoft
Effective September 1, 2025, Microsoft updated its Product Terms to include new offerings for Microsoft 365 Business Premium. The update introduces three new add-ons and clarifies a license cap of 300 subscription licenses per customer. Microsoft 365 Business Premium add-ons As of September 1, 2025, Microsoft has
On July 14, 2025, Microsoft released the Security Copilot capacity calculator. This new tool helps organizations estimate how many Security Compute Units (SCUs) they need to run Microsoft Security Copilot effectively. The tool is designed to support IT and security teams in planning their SCU requirements before
Coming in May 2025, Microsoft will introduce six new agentic solutions within the Microsoft Security Copilot suite in public preview. These agents are designed to autonomously handle high-volume security and IT tasks, and integrate seamlessly with existing Microsoft Security solutions. What is Microsoft Security
Effective March 6, 2025, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is now an eligible prerequisite for Microsoft Defender Suite (previously known as Microsoft 365 E5 Security). This change allows Business Premium customers to purchase the Defender Suite add-on, enhancing their security coverage. Effective May 2, 2025,
In October 2024, the EU Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) goes into effect, setting new standards for cybersecurity. Microsoft offers several solutions to help organizations meet NIS2 requirements. What is NIS2? Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) is the new European cybersecurity
Effective July 11, 2024, Microsoft Sentinel is generally available as part of the unified security operations platform. This integration aims to streamline security operations by combining various tools into a single platform. What is the Microsoft Unified Security Operations Platform? The Microsoft Unified
Effective April 1, 2024, Microsoft Copilot for Security, a generative AI solution for security experts, is available. Microsoft Copilot for Security (formerly introduced as Microsoft Security Copilot) is a cutting-edge security analysis tool, fueled by AI, that empowers analysts to swiftly address threats, process
Effective December 1, 2025, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Business worldwide, a new plan that brings enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a lower
On November 27, 2025, Microsoft introduced the Agent Pre-Purchase Plan – a new Azure reservation model that allows organizations to prepay for AI-related services using Agent Commit Units (ACUs). This
November 2025 – Microsoft announced that all Microsoft 365 E5 subscribers will receive included Security Compute Units (SCUs) as part of their subscription. This means every E5 customer gets a