Effective October 1, 2024, Frontline Worker (FLW) licenses are available for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management via SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT as your Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management (MDVM) delivers asset visibility, intelligent assessments and prioritization, and built-in remediation tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and network devices. With this, it addresses critical vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across your organization.
This change introduces new Frontline Worker licenses for this product with core capabilities at a reduced price.
Licensing
There are several options that include MDVM Capabilities:
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 2: Includes core Defender Vulnerability Management capabilities.
- Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on: Provides premium Vulnerability Management capabilities for Defender for Endpoint Plan 2.
- Defender Vulnerability Management Standalone: Provides full Defender Vulnerability Management capabilities for any EDR solution.
Combining 1) Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 with the 2) Add-on gives you the same capabilities as the 3) Defender Vulnerability Management Standalone. For a detailed table, go here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-vulnerability-management/defender-vulnerability-management-capabilities.
Why use Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management?
- Continuous Asset Discovery and Monitoring: It helps you continuously monitor and detect risks in your organization, even when devices aren’t connected to the corporate network.
- Risk-Based Prioritization: It uses intelligent assessments to prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities based on factors like breach likelihood and business context.
- Comprehensive Remediation Tools: It provides built-in tools to remediate vulnerabilities across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and network devices.
- Security Recommendations: It offers actionable security recommendations to mitigate risks and helps you maintain a secure environment.
- Integration with Other Security Tools: It integrates with other Microsoft security solutions and provides a unified approach to vulnerability management.
FAQ
What are Microsoft Frontline Worker licenses?
Microsoft Frontline Worker licenses are designed to support employees who are often on the move and interact directly with customers or the public. These employees work, for example, in roles such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and field services. Frontline Worker licenses provide essential tools and services and typically cost less than standard per user licenses.
More information
Find the product page of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-vulnerability-management.
To learn about Microsoft Licensing with SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT, please visit: https://www.schneider.im/software/microsoft.
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