Banking and financial institutions face many challenges in today's digital world. They need to protect their sensitive data, comply with strict regulations, and deliver seamless customer experiences across multiple channels. At the same time, they need to enable their employees to work productively and collaboratively from anywhere, on any device.

That's why Microsoft offers the Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) plans, which provide comprehensive and integrated solutions for identity and access management, information protection, threat protection, and cloud security. EMS E3 and E5 are designed to help financial organizations achieve their security and compliance goals, while empowering their workforce with the best tools for collaboration and productivity.

What are the benefits of EMS E3 and E5 for financial organizations?

• EMS E3 provides the core capabilities for identity and access management, information protection, and device management. It includes Azure Active Directory Premium P1, Azure Information Protection P1, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Microsoft Intune.
• EMS E5 adds advanced capabilities for threat protection and cloud security. It includes Azure Active Directory Premium P2, Azure Information Protection P2, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Identity.

Here are some of the key features and benefits of EMS E3 and E5 for banking and financial institutions:

• Secure and manage identities with Azure Active Directory. Azure AD is the cloud-based identity and access management service that enables single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, conditional access, identity protection, and privileged identity management. Azure AD helps financial organizations to protect their identities from compromise, enforce granular access policies, and monitor and audit user activities.
• Protect and control data with Azure Information Protection. Azure IP is the cloud-based information protection service that enables data classification, labeling, encryption, and tracking. Azure IP helps financial organizations to safeguard their sensitive data, comply with data protection regulations, and prevent data leakage or loss.
• Manage and secure devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Endpoint Manager is the unified endpoint management solution that combines the capabilities of Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager. Microsoft Intune is the cloud-based mobile device management and mobile application management service that enables device enrollment, configuration, compliance, and app protection. Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Microsoft Intune help financial organizations to manage and secure their devices, apps, and data across multiple platforms and scenarios.
• Detect and respond to threats with Microsoft Cloud App Security, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Identity. Microsoft Cloud App Security is the cloud access security broker (CASB) solution that provides visibility, control, and protection for cloud apps and data. Azure Advanced Threat Protection is the cloud-based service that detects and investigates advanced attacks on-premises and in the cloud. Microsoft Defender for Identity is the cloud-based service that monitors and protects identity-based attack vectors. These solutions help financial organizations to detect and respond to threats across their hybrid environments, and to mitigate the risk of data breaches and identity theft.

How can partners help financial customers with EMS E3 and E5?

As a Microsoft partner, you have a great opportunity to help your financial customers with their security and compliance needs. Here are some ideas on how to approach these customers and provide them with the best solutions and services:

• Assess their current security posture and identify their pain points and gaps. You can use tools like the Microsoft Secure Score, the Microsoft Compliance Score, and the Microsoft Security Assessment to evaluate their security and compliance maturity and provide them with recommendations and best practices.
• Showcase the value and benefits of EMS E3 and E5 with demos, trials, and proof of concepts. You can use the Microsoft 365 Demo Center, the Microsoft 365 E5 trial, and the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Center to demonstrate the features and capabilities of EMS E3 and E5, and to show how they can address their specific security and compliance challenges.
• Offer them a comprehensive and integrated security solution that covers their identity, data, device, and cloud security needs. You can leverage the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Licensing Guide, the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance SKU Comparison, and the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Licensing Calculator to help them choose the right plan and license for their organization.
• Provide them with ongoing support and services to help them implement, manage, and optimize their EMS E3 and E5 solution. You can use the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Deployment Guide, the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Adoption Guide, and the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Partner Community to help them with the deployment, adoption, and management of their EMS E3 and E5 solution.

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