I find the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Microsoft Security Exposure Management a bit confusing because they do not clearly communicate what licenses are needed to access all features. Personally, I visited them and asked, 'Do we need an E5? Entra Plan 1 or Plan 2? How does this work? Can we just have a premium license? Can we add this feature?' If they included a session specifically discussing licensing detail in their keynote, I believe it would greatly benefit all Microsoft users and admins by helping them understand pricing structures, which would facilitate appropriate budget planning and feature implementation.
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Continuous Threat Exposure Management enhances cybersecurity by continuously identifying, assessing, and remedying vulnerabilities to protect against evolving threats. It integrates seamlessly into an organization’s existing infrastructure, providing ongoing security improvements.CTEM proactively monitors potential threats and facilitates swift responses, reducing the risk of breaches. It allows organizations to prioritize threats based on severity and impact, thereby optimizing resource...
I find the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Microsoft Security Exposure Management a bit confusing because they do not clearly communicate what licenses are needed to access all features. Personally, I visited them and asked, 'Do we need an E5? Entra Plan 1 or Plan 2? How does this work? Can we just have a premium license? Can we add this feature?' If they included a session specifically discussing licensing detail in their keynote, I believe it would greatly benefit all Microsoft users and admins by helping them understand pricing structures, which would facilitate appropriate budget planning and feature implementation.