Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance for Education
Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance provides advanced data security and compliance tools for educational institutions, ensuring sensitive information is protected throughout its lifecycle.
- Advanced Data Protection: Safeguard student and institutional data with intelligent classification, labeling, and encryption capabilities.
- Compliance Management: Meet stringent regulatory requirements and internal policies with automated data governance and retention controls.
- Information Governance: Gain visibility and control over your data landscape, reducing risks associated with data sprawl and unauthorized access.
- Education Focused Pricing: Access enterprise-grade security and governance features at a cost-effective annual price point for academic institutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance is a cloud-based solution designed to help educational institutions manage and protect their sensitive data. It offers a suite of tools for data loss prevention, information governance, and compliance, enabling organizations to classify, label, encrypt, and retain data according to policy.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within schools, colleges, and universities who are responsible for securing student records, research data, and administrative information. It integrates with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem, providing a unified platform for managing digital assets and ensuring regulatory adherence within their own IT environment.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Define and enforce policies to prevent sensitive information from being shared or leaked inappropriately.
- Information Governance: Implement automated retention and deletion policies to manage data lifecycle and reduce storage costs.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Protect against sophisticated cyber threats with integrated security features.
- eDiscovery and Auditing: Facilitate legal investigations and internal audits with comprehensive search and reporting capabilities.
- Data Classification and Labeling: Automatically or manually classify data to apply appropriate protection and governance measures.
Empower your educational institution with enterprise-level data protection and governance, simplifying compliance and securing your digital assets annually.
What This Enables
Enhance Data Security and Prevent Leaks
Enable teams to automatically discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across their Microsoft 365 environment. Streamline the enforcement of data loss prevention policies to prevent unauthorized sharing of student records or research findings.
cloud-based collaboration, hybrid cloud deployments, on-premises data storage, remote workforce enablement, digital transformation initiatives
Automate Data Retention and Compliance
Automate the management of data retention and deletion schedules to meet regulatory requirements and reduce storage costs. Streamline compliance audits by providing clear visibility into data handling practices and policy adherence.
regulated environments, data lifecycle management, digital archiving, audit trail generation, policy enforcement
Gain Visibility into Information Assets
Enable IT professionals to gain deep insights into where sensitive data resides and how it is being used within the organization. Automate the labeling of documents and emails to ensure consistent application of security controls.
data governance frameworks, information security programs, risk management strategies, cloud security posture management, digital asset inventory
Key Features
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
Prevent sensitive information like student PII or research data from being accidentally or maliciously shared outside the organization.
Microsoft Purview Information Governance
Automate data retention and deletion policies to ensure compliance with educational regulations and reduce data sprawl.
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery
Facilitate legal holds and investigations by enabling quick and efficient searching of relevant data across Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance
Monitor and manage communications to detect policy violations and ensure professional conduct.
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management
Identify and mitigate risks from internal users who may pose a threat to data security.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This plan is specifically tailored and priced for educational institutions, addressing their unique needs for protecting student data, research intellectual property, and complying with regulations like FERPA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle highly sensitive patient data (PHI) and must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, making advanced data protection and governance essential for compliance and security.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions manage sensitive customer financial data and are subject to stringent regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS, requiring robust data protection and governance to prevent breaches and ensure compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle vast amounts of citizen data and must comply with various data privacy and security mandates, necessitating strong information protection and governance solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance and other Microsoft 365 plans?
The A5 Information Protection and Governance plan includes advanced security, compliance, and governance features beyond what is offered in lower-tier education plans. It provides deeper capabilities for data loss prevention, eDiscovery, and information lifecycle management.
Is this subscription suitable for K-12 schools and universities?
Yes, this subscription is specifically priced and designed for educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, to help them manage and protect their data.
How is the annual commitment structured?
The annual commitment requires payment for a full year of service upfront or through a contracted payment schedule. This pricing model offers cost savings compared to monthly subscriptions for eligible educational institutions.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.