Trend Micro Smart Protection for Microsoft 365 with CAS XDR Academic
Trend Micro Smart Protection for Microsoft 365, including Cloud App Security XDR, provides advanced threat protection for academic institutions with 10,001 to 25,000 users.
- Access to Advanced Threat Protection: Gain enhanced security for Microsoft 365 applications against sophisticated cyber threats.
- Coverage for Cloud App Security XDR: Includes comprehensive detection, investigation, and response capabilities for cloud environments.
- Protection Against Evolving Threats: Stay ahead of malware, phishing, and other cyberattacks targeting cloud-based productivity suites.
- Entitlement for Academic Institutions: Specifically licensed for educational organizations to secure their digital learning and administrative platforms.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual software license for Trend Micro Smart Protection, specifically designed for Microsoft 365 environments within academic institutions. It includes Cloud App Security (CAS) with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities, offering advanced threat detection, investigation, and response across your cloud applications.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in universities, colleges, and K-12 school districts managing large user bases. It integrates directly with Microsoft 365 to safeguard sensitive student and faculty data, research, and administrative operations from cyber threats.
- Enhanced Microsoft 365 Security: Protect Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams.
- Cloud App Security (CAS): Detect and block malware, phishing, and business email compromise attacks.
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR): Correlate security data across multiple layers for faster threat identification and remediation.
- Academic Licensing: Special pricing and terms for educational institutions.
- Perpetual License: One-time purchase for ongoing software access and rights.
Secure your academic institution's digital assets with Trend Micro's advanced cloud security, offering enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Microsoft 365 Threat Protection
Enable IT teams to deploy specialized security controls for Microsoft 365 applications, including email, file sharing, and collaboration tools. Streamline the detection and blocking of advanced malware, phishing attempts, and business email compromise attacks targeting academic data.
Cloud-based productivity suites, Microsoft 365 deployments, educational technology stacks, large user base environments
Streamline Cloud Security Incident Response
Streamline threat investigation and response by correlating security alerts across Microsoft 365 services using XDR capabilities. Automate the identification of attack patterns and accelerate remediation efforts to minimize potential data breaches and service disruptions.
Centralized IT management, cloud security operations, incident response teams, risk mitigation strategies
Automate Protection Against Evolving Threats
Automate the defense against zero-day threats and sophisticated cyberattacks targeting cloud applications. Ensure continuous protection and compliance with data privacy regulations by leveraging Trend Micro's global threat intelligence.
Proactive security posture, regulatory compliance needs, continuous security monitoring, digital asset protection
Key Features
Cloud App Security (CAS) with XDR
Provides unified visibility and advanced threat detection across Microsoft 365 applications, enabling faster incident response and reducing security team workload.
Perpetual Licensing
Offers a one-time purchase for ongoing software access, providing cost predictability and long-term value for academic budgets.
Academic-Specific Licensing
Ensures compliance with licensing terms for educational institutions and provides access to specialized security features at a favorable price point.
Protection against Phishing and BEC
Safeguards users from sophisticated social engineering attacks and business email compromise schemes that can lead to financial loss and data theft.
Malware and Ransomware Defense
Protects against known and unknown malware variants, including ransomware, that could compromise sensitive academic data and disrupt operations.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Academic institutions require robust security to protect sensitive student data, research findings, and administrative systems from cyber threats, often with specific compliance needs like FERPA.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, handle large volumes of sensitive data and must adhere to strict security mandates and data protection regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While this license is academic-focused, healthcare institutions also manage vast amounts of sensitive data (PHI) and require advanced cloud security to meet HIPAA compliance and protect against breaches.
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms handle highly sensitive customer data and require advanced threat protection and compliance capabilities to safeguard against financial fraud and data theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trend Micro Smart Protection for Microsoft 365?
It is a security solution that enhances the protection of your Microsoft 365 environment, including email, file sharing, and collaboration tools. It incorporates Cloud App Security (CAS) with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) for advanced threat management.
Who is this license intended for?
This specific license is designed for academic institutions (universities, colleges, K-12 schools) with user counts between 10,001 and 25,000. It provides specialized licensing terms and pricing for the education sector.
What does perpetual licensing mean?
Perpetual licensing means you purchase the software license once and own it indefinitely. You gain the right to use that version of the software without recurring subscription fees, though support and maintenance may be separate.
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.