Microsoft Defender Cloud Apps Governance 1 Year Commitment
Microsoft Defender Cloud Apps Governance provides essential visibility and control over your organization's Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for a full year.
- License Term: Annual commitment for continuous governance and security.
- Billing Model: Paid yearly, simplifying budget management for your IT operations.
- Platform Focus: Secures and governs cloud applications accessed by your business users.
- Key Value: Ensures compliance and enhances security posture across your SaaS ecosystem.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform license provides governance capabilities for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, enabling businesses to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across their Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. It unlocks advanced features for monitoring user activity, detecting threats, and enforcing security policies within the cloud environment.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into existing Microsoft 365 or Azure environments. It is crucial for organizations that rely heavily on SaaS applications and need to maintain a strong security and compliance framework without the overhead of enterprise-scale security teams.
- Enhanced Visibility: Discover all SaaS applications used within your organization, including unsanctioned ones.
- Data Protection: Classify sensitive data and apply policies to prevent data leakage.
- Threat Detection: Monitor user activities for suspicious behavior and potential security threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Create and enforce granular access and activity policies for SaaS apps.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by maintaining control over cloud data and access.
This annual commitment license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to strengthen their cloud application security and governance.
What This Enables
Enable SaaS Application Discovery and Risk Assessment
Enable teams to discover all cloud applications in use, including unsanctioned shadow IT. This allows for a comprehensive risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate security controls.
cloud-first environments, hybrid IT infrastructure, distributed workforce, BYOD policies
Protect Sensitive Data in Cloud Applications
Streamline the process of classifying sensitive data stored in SaaS applications like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and others. Apply granular policies to prevent unauthorized access or exfiltration of this data.
data-sensitive operations, regulated industries, remote workforces, multi-cloud strategies
Monitor User Activity and Detect Threats
Automate the monitoring of user activities across connected SaaS applications to identify anomalous behavior and potential security threats. Respond proactively to suspicious activities before they impact the business.
security operations centers, compliance-focused organizations, businesses with high user activity, incident response planning
Key Features
SaaS Discovery
Identify all cloud applications used by employees, revealing potential security risks and compliance violations.
Data Classification
Automatically discover and classify sensitive data across your SaaS applications to better protect it.
Activity Monitoring
Gain insights into user actions within cloud apps to detect suspicious behavior and potential threats.
Policy Enforcement
Implement granular controls over access and activities within SaaS applications to maintain security standards.
Threat Protection
Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud application usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, making robust cloud app governance essential for safeguarding sensitive financial information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data (PHI) under HIPAA is paramount, necessitating strong controls over cloud application access and data sharing to prevent breaches and ensure regulatory adherence.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client data, demanding strict security measures and visibility into cloud app usage to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large volumes of student and research data, requiring governance to protect sensitive information and comply with data privacy regulations like FERPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Governance?
It is a cloud access security broker (CASB) solution that provides visibility into and control over your organization's SaaS applications. It helps discover apps, protect sensitive data, and detect threats.
What does a 1-year commitment mean?
This license is purchased for a duration of one year, providing continuous access to the governance features for that period. It is billed annually.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that use cloud applications and need to manage their security and compliance. It is managed by the organization's IT team.
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.