{"id":70894,"date":"2026-01-14T15:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/?p=70894"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:20:19","slug":"microsoft-defender-experts-suite-expert-led-security-services-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-defender-experts-suite-expert-led-security-services-promotion\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Defender Experts Suite \u2013 Expert-Led Security Services Promotion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong>, Microsoft launched the <strong>Microsoft Defender Experts Suite<\/strong>, an expert-led security offering designed to help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats, modernize security operations, and improve resilience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The suite is <strong>available exclusively through Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Enterprise Subscription Agreement (EAS) <\/strong>programs &#8211; <strong>not via Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) &#8211; for a minimum of 1,500 user licenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <strong>limited-time promotion<\/strong> runs until <strong>December 31, 2026<\/strong>, offering <strong>up to 66% savings<\/strong> for eligible customers purchasing through EA\/EAS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-63737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-800x470.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-800x470.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-500x293.png 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-1536x902.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/09\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-09-10-Graphics-Neutral-Microsoft-Wallpapers-51-min-2048x1202.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is Microsoft Defender Experts Suite?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This integrated subscription combines multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-security-solutions-network-and-information-security-directive-nis2\/\">Microsoft security<\/a> services into one unified solution:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR):<\/strong><br \/>\n24\/7 monitoring and response by Microsoft security analysts across endpoints, identities, email, cloud apps, and workloads. MXDR helps detect and remediate attacks in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Incident Response Services:<\/strong><br \/>\nProactive planning and rapid response during cyber incidents. Microsoft assists with incident response plans, security assessments, and simulations, and provides immediate investigation and attacker removal during breaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Designated Security Advisor:<\/strong><br \/>\nA dedicated Microsoft expert works continuously with your team to ensure proper deployment and configuration of Microsoft security technologies, offering best-practice guidance and ongoing posture improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-800x380.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-800x380.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-500x238.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-150x71.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1-1536x730.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-1.webp 1804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By consolidating these services, organizations gain a <strong>coordinated defense strategy<\/strong>, reducing alert fatigue and streamlining operations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Continuous Expert Monitoring:<\/strong><br \/>\nMicrosoft analysts provide round-the-clock threat hunting and response, leveraging advanced tools and extensive experience to triage alerts and investigate suspicious activity across your environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Proactive &amp; Rapid Incident Response:<\/strong><br \/>\nIncludes pre-incident planning, security drills, and immediate assistance during attacks &#8211; helping contain damage and accelerate recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Dedicated Security Advisor:<\/strong><br \/>\nEnsures optimal use of Microsoft Defender tools, provides architecture reviews, configuration recommendations, and threat intelligence updates for continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2-800x462.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2-800x462.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2-500x288.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2-150x87.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2-768x443.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/01\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-01-14-Update-Microsoft-Defender-Experts-Suite-2.webp 1338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Licensing &amp; Plans<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong><br \/>\nRequires an existing license such as <strong>Microsoft 365 E5<\/strong> or <strong>Microsoft Defender Suite for Frontline Workers<\/strong>. The suite is an <strong>add-on per-user, per-month subscription<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Plans:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan 1:<\/strong> Core services (MXDR, Incident Response, Security Advisor).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan 2:<\/strong> Includes all Plan 1 features plus <strong>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-azure-earns-finops-certification\/\">Unified Enterprise Support<\/a><\/strong>, a dedicated Customer Success Account Manager, and training resources\u2014ideal for organizations seeking enhanced engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organizations should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/contact\/\">work with SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/a> as Microsoft enterprise licensing partner to confirm eligibility and execute the purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">More Information<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Microsoft Security Blog:<\/strong> <em>\u201cIntroducing the Microsoft Defender Experts Suite: Elevate your security with expert-led services\u201d<\/em> (Jan 6, 2026): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/introducing-the-microsoft-defender-experts-suite-elevate-your-security-with-expert-led-services\/\">https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/introducing-the-microsoft-defender-experts-suite-elevate-your-security-with-expert-led-services\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For our <strong>Microsoft page<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/software\/microsoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for <strong>expert services<\/strong> on your specific Microsoft software and online services requirements and to <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 1, 2026, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Defender Experts Suite, an expert-led security offering designed to help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats, modernize security operations, and improve resilience. 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