Congratulations on upgrading to Microsoft 365 E5! This robust license offers a wealth of advanced features that can revolutionize your organization’s productivity and security. To fully capitalize on these enhancements, consider making the following key adjustments to M365 environment:
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- Enable Extended Audit Log Retention
- Leverage Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
- Utilize Advanced eDiscovery
- Implement Cloud App Security
- Explore Power BI Pro
- Activate Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Azure Active Directory Premium P2
- Phone System and Audio Conferencing
- Advanced compliance features
Enable Extended Audit Log Retention
E5 allows you to retain audit logs for up to one year, providing a more comprehensive history for compliance and investigation purposes. Ensure this feature is activated to maintain a longer trail of user activities.
Leverage Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
ATP offers cutting-edge defenses against sophisticated threats like zero-day exploits and targeted attacks. Integrate ATP across your M365 workloads, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business, to fortify your security posture.
Utilize Advanced eDiscovery
E5’s Advanced eDiscovery tool empowers you to efficiently manage legal and regulatory matters. Its powerful search, hold, and export capabilities streamline the discovery process, saving time and resources.
Implement Cloud App Security
Monitor and control access to your cloud applications with Cloud App Security. Set granular policies, detect anomalies, and mitigate risks to protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Explore Power BI Pro
Included with E5, Power BI Pro allows you to create and share interactive data visualizations. Empower your teams with self-service analytics and gain valuable insights to drive informed decision-making.
Activate Microsoft Defender for Identity
Formerly Azure ATP, Microsoft Defender for Identity helps detect and investigate advanced threats, compromised identities, and malicious insider actions. Enable this feature to strengthen your identity and access management security.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Offers protection against phishing, malware, and other threats. Enable and customize anti-phishing and anti-malware policies.
Azure Active Directory Premium P2
Azure AD Premium P2 is the vigilant watchman at your gate, ensuring only the right people get in. Includes features like identity protection and privileged identity management. Set up conditional access policies and manage privileged accounts.
Phone System and Audio Conferencing
Microsoft Teams Phone System and Audio Conferencing bridge distances, making every conversation count. Allows integration of calling and conferencing into Microsoft Teams. Set up phone numbers and configure call routing.
Advanced compliance features
Includes Customer Lockbox and Advanced Data Governance.
By implementing these modifications, you’ll be well-equipped to harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 E5. Embrace the enhanced security, compliance, and analytics capabilities to take your organization’s productivity to new heights.
Remember, full adoption requires planning and training. Start with high-impact areas and gradually roll out new features. Keep your team informed about these powerful tools at their fingertips.