# Microsoft Defender Suite > A Commercial subscription for organizations evaluating the cataloged Microsoft Defender Suite offer and its available commitment and billing choices. Canonical: https://o365hq.com/subscriptions/microsoft-defender-suite Provider: IT Partner LLC — US Microsoft partner since 2006. Book: https://o365hq.com/book ## Pricing (CSP / NCE, per seat per month unless noted) | Segment | Term · Billing | Invoice per cycle | Monthly equivalent | vs annual-upfront | |---|---|---|---|---| | Commercial | 1-year · Annual | $144 | $12/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 3-year · Annual | $144 | $12/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 3-year · Triennial | $432 | $12/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 1-year · Monthly | $12.60 | $12.60/mo | +5.0% | | Commercial | Monthly · Monthly | $14.40 | $14.40/mo | +20.0% | Prices are Microsoft ERP (estimated retail) — the same price as buying direct; IT Partner adds advisory and support on top. Last price sync: 2026-10-01. Microsoft Defender Suite is listed as a Commercial subscription offer with monthly, annual, and 3-year commitment options. The source catalog does not specify the exact Defender workloads included, the licensing unit, or the assignment model, so those details should be confirmed before purchase. ## What's included - Commercial subscription for Microsoft Defender Suite. - Term options shown in the catalog: monthly, annual, and 3-year commitments. - Billing options shown in the catalog: monthly, annual, and triennial depending on the selected term. - Commercial segment availability is listed for this offer. ## Not included - A trial is not listed for this offer. - Government and Education segment availability are not listed in the source catalog. - Workload-level entitlement details are not provided in the source catalog. - Licensing unit, assignment model, prerequisites, and service-dependency details are not provided in the source catalog. - When not to choose it: do not use this offer as-is if you need a trial, require Government or Education availability, or must confirm exact Defender workload entitlements before buying. ## FAQ ### What is Microsoft Defender Suite in the Commercial catalog? Microsoft Defender Suite is a Commercial subscription offer, because the source catalog lists it for Commercial customers with monthly, annual, and 3-year commitment choices. The catalog does not specify the exact Defender workloads, licensing unit, assignment model, or service prerequisites, so those details should be confirmed before purchase. ### What commitment and billing options are available for Microsoft Defender Suite? Microsoft Defender Suite is available with monthly, annual, and 3-year commitments, because the Commercial catalog lists those term options for this offer. Billing can be monthly, annual, or triennial depending on the selected commitment. Buyers should confirm the final term and payment cadence before ordering because cancellation and reduction rules can differ by commitment. ### Does Microsoft Defender Suite include a free trial? No, a trial is not listed for Microsoft Defender Suite in the source catalog. Because there is no trial row for this Commercial offer, organizations should validate entitlements and prerequisites with IT Partner before committing to licenses. ### Which Defender products are included in Microsoft Defender Suite? The source catalog does not specify the exact Defender workloads included in Microsoft Defender Suite. Because Microsoft sells multiple Defender services across endpoint, identity, email, cloud apps, cloud workloads, and XDR scenarios, buyers should not assume a specific workload or plan level is included until IT Partner confirms the SKU entitlements. ### Is Microsoft Defender Suite licensed per user, per device, or per tenant? The catalog lists Microsoft Defender Suite as a subscription, but it does not state whether the licensing unit is user, device, tenant, or another model. Because assignment and compliance obligations depend on that licensing unit, IT Partner should confirm the licensing model before you size the purchase or assign licenses. ### Can Microsoft Defender Suite be bought as a standalone security subscription? The source catalog does not confirm whether Microsoft Defender Suite is standalone or dependent on another Microsoft plan. Because many Microsoft security services can require underlying identity, email, endpoint, or management prerequisites, IT Partner should verify tenant prerequisites before purchase. ### Does Microsoft Defender Suite require Microsoft 365 E3, E5, or another base license? The source catalog does not state any required base Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, endpoint management, or operating system license. Because prerequisites can affect deployment and compliance, confirm the required base licenses for this specific SKU before ordering. ### Does Microsoft Defender Suite include Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams is not listed as an included entitlement in the source catalog entry for Microsoft Defender Suite. Because this offer is cataloged as a Defender security subscription, buyers should treat Teams licensing as separate unless IT Partner confirms otherwise from authoritative Microsoft offer metadata. ### Does Microsoft Defender Suite include Microsoft 365 Copilot or Security Copilot? Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Security Copilot are not listed as included entitlements in the source catalog entry for Microsoft Defender Suite. Because Copilot products have their own licensing and eligibility requirements, confirm any Copilot needs separately before purchasing this Defender offer. ### Can Microsoft Defender Suite be combined with other Defender add-ons? Yes, it may be possible to combine Microsoft Defender Suite with other Microsoft security subscriptions, because Microsoft licensing commonly allows tenants to hold multiple security offers. However, the catalog does not specify add-on compatibility or overlap for this SKU, so IT Partner should validate the exact combination to avoid duplicate or missing coverage. ### Is Microsoft Defender Suite appropriate for endpoint protection, email security, identity protection, or cloud app security? It might be, but the source catalog does not specify which of those Defender workloads are included. Because workload-level entitlements are not provided, security teams should confirm whether the SKU covers endpoint, email, identity, cloud apps, cloud workloads, or XDR before using it to satisfy a control requirement. ### Can Microsoft Defender Suite help with compliance requirements? Microsoft Defender Suite may support security monitoring and protection objectives if the required Defender workloads are included, but the source catalog does not state compliance certifications, controls, or specific features for this SKU. Because compliance evidence depends on the exact services deployed and tenant configuration, confirm the included workloads and Microsoft compliance documentation before relying on it for an audit. ### How should a Commercial organization get started with Microsoft Defender Suite? Start by confirming the exact entitlements, prerequisites, licensing unit, and assignment model, because the catalog lists the subscription and term options but not deployment details. Then align the license quantity, commitment length, and billing cadence to the rollout plan before placing the order through IT Partner. ### Can IT Partner help compare Microsoft Defender Suite with other Defender licensing options? Yes, IT Partner can help compare the cataloged Microsoft Defender Suite options with other Defender paths, because the source catalog does not disclose the workload-level entitlements or prerequisites. This is especially important when you need to know whether a different Defender plan, Microsoft 365 plan, or add-on is the better licensing fit. ### Can we transfer our Microsoft Defender Suite CSP relationship to IT Partner without downtime? A CSP partner transfer is normally an administrative billing and partner-of-record change, because the Microsoft tenant and cloud services remain in place. IT Partner should still review the current subscription term, renewal date, and tenant status before transfer to avoid licensing gaps or duplicate commitments. ### Will transferring Microsoft Defender Suite to IT Partner change our Microsoft service or data? No, a CSP transfer should not move your Microsoft tenant data or reinstall the service, because the subscription relationship changes while the Microsoft cloud tenant remains the same. Any service impact risk usually comes from license gaps, expired terms, or misaligned quantities, so those items should be checked before the transfer. ### Can IT Partner provide the same Microsoft catalog offer for Microsoft Defender Suite? IT Partner can transact the Commercial Microsoft Defender Suite catalog offer when it is available for the tenant and segment, because the source catalog lists a Commercial offer with defined commitment and billing choices. Final availability, quote terms, and any applicable price display should be confirmed at purchase time. ### Can we cancel or reduce Microsoft Defender Suite licenses after purchase? Cancellation and license reduction rights depend on the selected commitment and current Microsoft CSP policies, because monthly, annual, and 3-year commitments can carry different flexibility. The source catalog does not state the cancellation window, reduction rules, or mid-term change rights, so confirm those mechanics with IT Partner before ordering. ### What happens at renewal for Microsoft Defender Suite? Renewal handling depends on the selected term and the current CSP subscription settings, because Microsoft Defender Suite is offered with monthly, annual, and 3-year commitments. The source catalog does not state renewal behavior or notice rules, so confirm auto-renewal, quantity changes, and renewal timing with IT Partner before the term ends. ### Is Microsoft Defender Suite available for Government, GCC, GCC High, Education, or nonprofit customers? The source catalog lists Commercial and Charity segments, but it does not list Government or Education availability for this offer. Because GCC, GCC High, data residency, student versus faculty eligibility, and nonprofit grant rules are segment-specific, organizations in those categories should confirm the correct licensing program with IT Partner instead of assuming the Commercial offer applies. --- To buy or migrate with zero downtime, book a call with Mike (https://o365hq.com/book) or email sales@o365hq.com. Same Microsoft price, partner support included.