The Hidden Costs of Free

As more and more organizations make the move to Microsoft 365, the software giant is pitching the platform as a way to consolidate security, compliance, and e-discovery. It promises advanced threat protection, data protection and an online archive that's all about privacy and meeting robust data-retention requirements. And it's all included in your 365 subscription plan. How could anyone turn down that offer? 

It may seems like a no-brainer. Why spend more money on third-party email security or archiving when it comes as part of your Microsoft license? Aren't all email, cloud, and compliance solutions pretty much the same? 

The answers to those questions aren't as simple as they seem. Microsoft security might be fine for some purposes. But it could also lead to problem and cost more than you expect. That's because not all advanced threat protection or compliance archiving solutions are created equal.