Microsoft Defender For Identity Annual Subscription
Microsoft Defender For Identity provides annual protection against identity-based threats, safeguarding your organization's critical assets.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identify and investigate suspicious activities targeting user identities and credentials.
- Real-time Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic and authentication logs for malicious behavior.
- Automated Investigation: Streamline incident response with automated alerts and detailed investigation paths.
- Proactive Security: Reduce the risk of breaches by detecting and responding to threats before they impact operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Defender For Identity is an annual cloud-based solution designed to detect and prevent advanced identity-based attacks. It monitors your on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments to identify suspicious activities, compromised credentials, and insider threats.
This service is ideal for businesses of all sizes that rely on Microsoft identity solutions and want to enhance their security posture. It integrates with existing security tools, providing a unified view of threats and enabling faster incident response for IT managers and security professionals.
- Identity Threat Detection: Identifies suspicious activities targeting user identities and credentials.
- Behavioral Analytics: Uses machine learning to detect anomalous behavior and potential threats.
- Security Recommendations: Provides actionable insights to improve your identity security posture.
- Integration Capabilities: Connects with Microsoft 365 Defender and other security solutions.
- Annual Subscription: Offers predictable budgeting and continuous protection throughout the year.
Enhance your organization's security by proactively defending against identity-based threats with Microsoft Defender For Identity.
What This Enables
Detecting Credential Abuse and Compromise
Enable teams to identify suspicious login attempts, brute force attacks, and the use of stolen credentials. This capability helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems.
on-premises networks, hybrid environments, cloud-based identity management, business continuity, risk mitigation
Investigating Lateral Movement Attempts
Streamline the process of detecting and investigating attempts by attackers to move laterally within your network after an initial compromise. This helps contain threats before they spread.
network security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, endpoint protection, security operations
Monitoring for Insider Threats
Automate the identification of unusual user behavior that may indicate malicious intent or accidental data exposure by internal users. This enhances internal security controls.
access control, data loss prevention, user activity monitoring, compliance auditing, internal security
Key Features
Real-time Threat Detection
Identify and respond to suspicious activities targeting user identities and credentials in real-time, minimizing potential damage.
Behavioral Analytics
Leverage machine learning to detect anomalous user behavior, helping to uncover sophisticated threats that bypass traditional security measures.
Automated Investigation Paths
Receive guided investigation steps for detected threats, enabling faster and more efficient incident response.
Integration with Microsoft 365 Defender
Gain a unified security experience by integrating with other Microsoft security products for comprehensive threat visibility.
Annual Subscription Model
Benefit from predictable annual costs and continuous security coverage, simplifying budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive data and are prime targets for identity-based attacks, making robust identity protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data (PHI) and ensuring the availability of critical systems requires strong defenses against unauthorized access and breaches.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure, necessitating advanced security to prevent cyber threats and ensure operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and intellectual property from cyber threats is crucial for maintaining production and competitive advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of threats does Microsoft Defender For Identity protect against?
It protects against identity-based threats such as credential theft, brute force attacks, lateral movement, and insider threats targeting user accounts and authentication processes.
How does Microsoft Defender For Identity integrate with my existing environment?
It integrates with on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, and can connect with Microsoft 365 Defender and other security solutions for a unified security view.
Is this a per-user or per-device license?
This is an annual subscription for the service itself, which monitors your identity infrastructure. Licensing details for user access or device coverage are typically managed separately based on your Microsoft licensing agreements.
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.