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.
The suite is available exclusively through Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Enterprise Subscription Agreement (EAS) programs – not via Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) – for a minimum of 1,500 user licenses.
A limited-time promotion runs until December 31, 2026, offering up to 66% savings for eligible customers purchasing through EA/EAS.
What is Microsoft Defender Experts Suite?
This integrated subscription combines multiple Microsoft security services into one unified solution:
- Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR):
24/7 monitoring and response by Microsoft security analysts across endpoints, identities, email, cloud apps, and workloads. MXDR helps detect and remediate attacks in real time.
- Incident Response Services:
Proactive 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.
- Designated Security Advisor:
A 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.
By consolidating these services, organizations gain a coordinated defense strategy, reducing alert fatigue and streamlining operations.
Key Features
- Continuous Expert Monitoring:
Microsoft 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.
- Proactive & Rapid Incident Response:
Includes pre-incident planning, security drills, and immediate assistance during attacks – helping contain damage and accelerate recovery.
- Dedicated Security Advisor:
Ensures optimal use of Microsoft Defender tools, provides architecture reviews, configuration recommendations, and threat intelligence updates for continuous improvement.
Licensing & Plans
- Prerequisites:
Requires an existing license such as Microsoft 365 E5 or Microsoft Defender Suite for Frontline Workers. The suite is an add-on per-user, per-month subscription.
- Plans:
- Plan 1: Core services (MXDR, Incident Response, Security Advisor).
- Plan 2: Includes all Plan 1 features plus Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support, a dedicated Customer Success Account Manager, and training resources—ideal for organizations seeking enhanced engagement.
Organizations should work with SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT as Microsoft enterprise licensing partner to confirm eligibility and execute the purchase.
More Information
- Microsoft Security Blog: “Introducing the Microsoft Defender Experts Suite: Elevate your security with expert-led services” (Jan 6, 2026): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/01/06/introducing-the-microsoft-defender-experts-suite-elevate-your-security-with-expert-led-services/
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