The Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suit microsoft Cloud understand plan

 The Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite from Microsoft offers two primary plans: EMS E3 and EMS E5. Each plan includes a range of tools and services designed to enhance security, manage devices, and protect data. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the features and pricing for each plan:

EMS E3

Key Features:

1. Microsoft Intune:

   • Mobile device management (MDM)
   • Mobile application management (MAM)
   • Device configuration, compliance policies, and reporting

2. Azure Active Directory Premium P1:

   • Conditional access
   • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
   • Self-service password reset
   • Dynamic groups and group-based access management

3. Azure Information Protection (AIP) Plan 1:

   • Data classification and labeling
   • Basic data protection
   • Manual and default labeling

4. Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics:

   • On-premises identity protection and threat analytics

Pricing:

• EMS E3: Typically around $8.80 per user per month.

EMS E5

Includes all EMS E3 features plus:

Key Features:

1. Microsoft Intune:

   • Same comprehensive MDM and MAM capabilities as in EMS E3

2. Azure Active Directory Premium P2:

   • All P1 features plus:
     • Advanced identity protection with risk-based conditional access
     • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
     • Access reviews
     • Identity governance

3. Azure Information Protection (AIP) Plan 2:

   • Advanced data classification and labeling
   • Automatic classification and protection based on policies
   • Hold Your Own Key (HYOK)

4. Microsoft Cloud App Security:

   • Advanced threat detection and investigation
   • Detailed activity logs and app discovery
   • Real-time monitoring and policy enforcement

5. Microsoft Defender for Identity:

   • Cloud-based identity protection
   • Advanced threat detection with analytics and reporting

Pricing:

• EMS E5: Typically around $14.80 per user per month.

Comparison Summary

• EMS E3:

  • Comprehensive device management and basic identity/data protection.
  • Ideal for organizations needing strong MDM, basic identity protection, and data labeling.
  • Lower cost compared to EMS E5.

• EMS E5:

  • All EMS E3 capabilities plus advanced identity protection, threat detection, and data governance.
  • Ideal for organizations requiring robust security, advanced threat analytics, and comprehensive data protection.
  • Higher cost but includes additional advanced features.

Conclusion

Choosing between EMS E3 and EMS E5 depends on your organization's specific needs for security, compliance, and management capabilities:

• For robust device management, basic identity protection, and data classification at a lower cost, EMS E3 is suitable.
• For advanced security features, including risk-based identity protection, threat detection, and comprehensive data governance, EMS E5 is the better choice.

Next Steps

1. Evaluate Your Needs:

   • Determine the specific security and management requirements of your organization.

2. Consider the Budget:

   • Balance the need for advanced features with the available budget.

3. Trial and Deployment:

   • Consider starting with a trial of EMS E3 or EMS E5 to evaluate the features before committing to a purchase.

4. Consult with a Microsoft Partner:

   • Work with a Microsoft partner or reseller to get tailored advice and potential discounts based on your organization's size and requirements.

You can purchase these plans directly from the Microsoft website or through a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). For the most current pricing and any promotional offers, always check with an official Microsoft reseller or the Microsoft website.