Office 365 – Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)

Securing your data and keeping your business safe and secure

  • Valto is a certified, official Microsoft Gold Partner. That means we get advanced training, access to the latest guidance, and have years of hands-on experience running Enterprise Mobility + Security, as well as many other Microsoft products. There’s no issue, custom solution or workaround we can’t help with.

  • Using Enterprise Mobility + Security means your business is protected. Protect user accounts, devices, software and data using the innovative, intelligent and reliable service from Microsoft. Keep confidential corporate data safe, and close any gaps in your cyber security offering.

  • From Advanced Threat Analytics for identifying potential malicious cyberattacks, to the cloud-based Intune management system and Azure Information Protection to provide encryption and tracking, you really are covered from every angle.

What is Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)?

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is an adaptive, intelligent platform designed to help organisations manage IT and data security. Essentially, EMS is a suite of products and tools for management and security processes that runs alongside Office 365 (as well as Microsoft 365), or as a standalone product.

What are the benefits of Enterprise Mobility + Security?

Put simply, EMS helps you manage security at your business with minimal fuss and maximum effectiveness. The platform includes software to detect advanced threats, confirm user identity for your staff, manage and protect company data, use cloud services, and plenty more.

Some of the most commonly used EMS security and management features include:

Multi Factor Authentication

Office 365 allows you to enable multi factor authentication out of the box for accessing any 365 apps including OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, etc. Azure Multi Factor Authentication allows you to extend this even further and enable security authentication between Remote Desktop Gateways, VPNs, Cisco environments and more. This means that when users are accessing your data from an unknown device or location, the program will ask them to confirm their user identity using another authenticated device such as an office phone or mobile.

Premium centralised user hub

Office365 security provides a centralised user and password store for all users. Azure Advanced Directory (Azure AD) Premium also provides the ability for users to reset their own passwords and use third-party applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, etc. This means users no longer have to manage multiple passwords, simplifying the sign-on process. What’s more, from a management perspective, when users are disabled in Office 365 they also lose access to all of the other systems – meaning there is much less chance of a disgruntled ex-employee causing damage or having access to corporate data.

Endpoint Protection and Mobile Device Management

Microsoft Intune allows you to fully protect your company data and prevent unauthorised users from accessing it, from either a PC or mobile device. Intune allows you to create policies that lock down mobile devices or asks for additional security to be enabled such as encryption or pin codes. Intune can also be used to replace your existing AV solution using EMS. For a simple and streamlined management and security hub, Windows Defender gives you a centralised overview.

Rights Management

Rights Management can completely lock down your files and protect your environment from employees or external advanced threats. Azure Rights Management will allow you to lock files down when emailing as well as when saving in a file server, OneDrive or even SharePoint. Policies can be created to specify whether people can view only, edit, restrict printing, forwarding, etc. Azure Rights Management even gives you the capability to audit files and see who and where people are accessing them.

Enterprise Mobility Security E3 UK

Valto is also here to take care of all your Enterprise Mobility Security E3 UK needs. Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) is Microsoft’s complete enterprise security suite. Microsoft offers two unique plans, EMS E3 and EMS E5. Both of these are convenient for business customers as they combine several existing Microsoft licenses into one cost-effective package.

Finding the right software for you is essential to getting value for money and achieving maximum convenience. EMS is a key component of Microsoft 365 products, as they are essential to addressing all your management and security requirements. Discover the incredible inclusions found in EMS E3 and EMS E5 below:

Enterprise Mobility and Security E3

Enterprise Mobility and Security E3 includes:

  • Azure Active Directory Premium P1
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Azure Information Protection P1
  • Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics
  • Azure Rights Management
  • Windows Server CAL

Enterprise Mobility and Security E5

Enterprise Mobility and Security E5 includes:

  • Everything included in EMS E3
  • Azure Active Directory Premium (AADP) P2
  • Azure Information Protection P2
  • Microsoft Cloud App Security
  • Azure Active Directory [AD] Identity Protection
  • Azure Advanced Threat Protection
  • Azure AD Privileged Identity Management

Enterprise Mobility and Security benefits

Valto can help you choose the ideal EMS package for your needs. Then, with dedicated aftercare, we will ensure that your Enterprise Mobility and Security services are operating correctly. With remote IT support from Valto, the advice of a specialist Microsoft expert will always be available to you.

Microsoft Intune and automation

EMS E3 and EMS E5 both interface with Microsoft Intune to securely manage your devices. This software allows you to classify your devices as work or personal and set up specific policies. You will also enjoy advanced features like remote device wiping and automatic upgrades and repairs using Windows Autopilot.

Azure Active Directory Premium P1

Azure Active Directory Premium P1 offers role and condition-based security features. This includes conditional access and multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompts that respond to the location and device of the user logging on. You can also use Azure Active Directory to allow single sign-on (SSO) for all your Microsoft applications.

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (Azure ATA)

Another advantage of Azure information protection is Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (Azure ATA). This is an additional layer of protection between you and any identity-based attacks on your IT infrastructure. Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics will soon be replaced by Azure Advanced Threat Protection (Azure ATP). When it does, Enterprise Mobility Security E3 UK users will receive this upgrade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMS in Microsoft?

Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is a security platform suite designed by Microsoft to help businesses and organisations easily protect their company data, user accounts and other information. The system offers multiple services – including tools like Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection and Advanced Threat Analytics, Microsoft Cloud App Security for Office 365 and Microsoft Intune for mobile devices – to create the ultimate cyber security network.

Do I need Office 365 to use Enterprise Mobility + Security?

EMS is available as a standalone product, or as an add-on service to accompany Office 365 and the rest of the Microsoft suite. At Valto, we particularly recommend EMS for organisations already utilising platforms like Azure and SharePoint.

How do I install EMS?

A Microsoft Partner like Valto can set up EMS for your organisation, recommending the right programs and tools so you protect the right data. We’ll integrate your user accounts, provide training on identity and access management for EMS, and more.

What are the differences between EMS E3 and EMS E5?

Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) E3 and EMS E5 both share similar programs that are designed to make your business IT infrastructure more secure. Both offer access to Azure Active Directory Premium P1, Microsoft Intune, Azure Information Protection P1, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Azure Rights Management and Windows Server CAL. EMS E5 then delivers even more security services. Contact the expert team at Valto to discover the best EMS plan for you.

Can I buy the EMS programs as standalone products?

Yes, some of the products provided by EMS (Enterprise Mobility and Security) E3 and EMS E5 packages are available to purchase as standalone products. This includes Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, and Microsoft Intune. However, for complete security, you need to purchase an EMS package. These programs are designed to work together, and without a complete package, you may still encounter security issues. The EMS packages are also better value for money than individual purchases.