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Microsoft Defender: Dive into Business vs. Endpoint P2 Differences!
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Mar 15, 2025 6:03 AM

Microsoft Defender: Dive into Business vs. Endpoint P2 Differences!

by HubSite 365 about Peter Rising [MVP]

Microsoft MVP | Author | Speaker | YouTuber

AdministratorSecurityLearning SelectionM365 Admin

Microsoft Defender Business vs. Endpoint P2: Key differences in security solutions.

Key insights

  • Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 users, offering features like next-generation protection and automated investigation.

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 targets larger enterprises with advanced capabilities such as threat hunting, six months of data retention, and expert-level monitoring through Microsoft Threat Experts.

  • The key advantage of Defender for Business includes simplified configuration, cost-effectiveness, and cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

  • Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 offers advanced threat hunting tools, custom detection rules, and expert analysis support to enhance security customization for complex threats.

  • The introduction of Microsoft Defender for Business provides SMBs with enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to deploy and manage without the typical complexity of enterprise solutions.

  • Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 evolves with enhanced threat hunting and data retention capabilities, ensuring larger organizations can effectively combat sophisticated threats with expert support.

Keywords

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