Microsoft App Governance Add-On to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Annual Commit
The Microsoft App Governance Add-On to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps annual commitment provides essential tools for managing and securing your organization's applications for one year.
- Enhanced Visibility: Access detailed insights into application usage and permissions across your Microsoft 365 environment.
- Improved Compliance: Strengthen your compliance posture by identifying and mitigating risks associated with third-party applications.
- Streamlined Governance: Automate the process of reviewing and approving applications, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
- Proactive Risk Management: Detect and respond to suspicious application activities, safeguarding sensitive data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This annual commitment license provides the Microsoft App Governance Add-On for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. It extends the capabilities of Defender for Cloud Apps by offering specialized tools designed to manage the lifecycle and security of applications within your Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain control over the applications their users interact with. It integrates directly into existing Microsoft 365 environments, providing a centralized platform for application oversight and security.
- Application Lifecycle Management: Govern the entire lifecycle of applications, from discovery and approval to monitoring and retirement.
- Permission Control: Gain granular control over the permissions granted to applications, ensuring they only access necessary data.
- Risk Assessment: Automatically assess the risk profile of applications based on various security and compliance factors.
- Activity Monitoring: Track application activities and user interactions to detect anomalous behavior or potential policy violations.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce policies for application usage and data access to maintain a secure environment.
Empower your IT team with advanced application governance capabilities to secure your digital workspace and maintain compliance.
What This Enables
Enable application lifecycle management
Enable teams to manage the entire lifecycle of applications, from initial discovery and approval to ongoing monitoring and eventual retirement. This ensures that only approved and secure applications are used within the organization.
cloud-based operations, SaaS adoption, hybrid environments, user productivity tools
Streamline application permission reviews
Streamline the process of reviewing and managing application permissions, ensuring that applications only have access to the data they absolutely need. This minimizes the attack surface and reduces the risk of unauthorized data access.
data privacy compliance, access control policies, cloud application security, identity management
Automate risk assessment for apps
Automate the assessment of application risks by leveraging built-in security and compliance checks. This allows IT professionals to quickly identify and prioritize potentially risky applications for further investigation or remediation.
security operations, compliance auditing, threat detection, IT risk management
Key Features
Application discovery and inventory
Provides a clear overview of all applications accessing your Microsoft 365 data, enabling better control and security.
Permission analysis and control
Allows granular management of application permissions, reducing the risk of excessive data access and potential breaches.
Risk scoring and assessment
Automatically evaluates application risks, helping prioritize security efforts and compliance efforts.
Activity monitoring and alerting
Detects suspicious application activities and alerts administrators, enabling rapid response to potential threats.
Policy enforcement
Enables the definition and enforcement of policies for application usage and data access, ensuring adherence to security standards.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent controls over data access and application usage to meet regulatory compliance standards like SOX and GDPR, making robust app governance essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating strict oversight of applications that handle protected health information (PHI).
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly sensitive client data and must adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection mandates, requiring detailed application control.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large volumes of student and research data, often requiring compliance with FERPA and other privacy laws, making application governance critical for data security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the App Governance Add-On?
The primary benefit is enhanced visibility and control over applications within your Microsoft 365 environment. It helps you manage risks, ensure compliance, and secure sensitive data by governing application lifecycles and permissions.
Does this add-on require separate installation?
No, this is an add-on license that extends the functionality of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft 365 security infrastructure.
Who is the target audience for this product?
This product is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to manage and secure the applications their users interact with within Microsoft 365.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.