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Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP) Scanner Tool Course

Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP) Scanner Tool Course

Our new course on data discovery and encryption with the Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP) Scanner Tool is out. Those who enroll in the course will learn all about setting up the AIP scanner and the requirements. They will also learn how to discover and protect your on-prem data.

The Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner tool provides businesses with a complete data encryption solution. Not only will it help businesses encrypt their on-premise data, but also help them discover, control, and organise their data. 

Why You Need to Learn How to Install and Set up The Azure Information Protection (AIP) Scanner Tool 

With more cyber threats looming about than ever before, cybersecurity has become a pressing issue for any business dealing with sensitive data. Last year’s adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by the EU also places heavy emphasis on data safety and export of personal data outside of EU and EEA borders. 

Most business owners have security solutions in place to protect the data from unauthorized access by external attackers. However, they seem to forget that many cybersecurity issues start on the inside. The most pressing issues that lead to a data breach are the following: 

  • No clear data organization – Unstructured data is hard to track and even harder to keep safe. 
  • Unrestricted access to every file and document – Not all of your employees need to have access to all your documentation. Data should always be shared on a “need to know” basis. 
  • No tracking on data access and usage – Without a system that tracks how data is being used and accessed, it’s very hard to avoid or detect malicious intent and possible data breaches. 

Why You Should Invest in Data Encryption

Cybersecurity has become a strategy that covers more than just having a firewall and spam protection in place. 

Today, cybersecurity covers everything from encryption to employee education and access control. The AIP scanner tool helps you achieve just that – you will know exactly where your data is, and you’ll be able to label it accordingly. You will also control who has access to it (both inside and outside of your organisation).  

Protect Your On-Premise Data Yourself

Our AIP Scanner Tool course will teach you everything you need to know about the AIP scanner. With 38 lectures divided into eight lessons, you’ll learn how to discover all data locations you keep on-prem (even archived data!). You will also learn how to classify and encrypt it. You’ll learn all about prerequisites to install the AIP scanner and how to set up the virtual environment needed to run it. 

You will become familiar with all AIP scanner modes so you can choose which is the best for your business. You will also learn how to install the scanner and test its settings. This way, you can ensure it’s working correctly before running it on your server, and how to deal with false positives. 

Enroll Today for Lifetime Access

Are you a business in dire need of a good data security solution? Do you wish to broaden your knowledge and install the AIP scanner for others? Enroll today and gain lifetime access to lessons, videos, articles, and downloadable resources that will teach you to successfully protect your data.

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How Much Does Azure Information Protection Cost?

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UPDATE: 22/10/2020 – Azure Information Protection is now referred to as Microsoft Information Protection as they’ve updated the product. There are also ways you can save on licensing and pricing when it comes to implementing MIP, which is something we’ve learned in our years of experience. So if you want to have a free chat or consultation, please get in touch.

With increasing cyber security threats, as well as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), having taken effect from 25 May 2018, businesses need to protect their sensitive data.

One of the ways we recommend to our clients is by using Microsoft’s Azure Information Protection (AIP) as a way of protecting and automatically encrypting sensitive information. But, a common question we get asked from unsure businesses, is the bottom line:

‘How much does Azure Information Protection cost?’

This article explains the breakdowns of pricing, as well as the effect your business will have on the price, to hopefully make it easy to understand!

How Your Requirements Affect Azure Information Protection Price

The pricing of Azure Information Protection is different for every business, and will depend on::

  • The Office 365 Suite you have – If you don’t have an Office 365 subscription, you will have to choose one that includes Azure Information Protection or get AIP as a stand-alone subscription.
  • Your business size – Because the price is calculated on a ‘per user’ basis, the higher the number of users, the higher the price.
  • Your business requirements – This is mainly on the AIP modules you will use. The more modules you use, the higher the price.

Azure Information Protection Cost Breakdown

Azure Information Protection consists of two parts:

  1. The classification and labelling of data
  2. The encryption and rights management (RMS)

To be fully protected, you will need both.

There are several Office 365 subscriptions that include the Azure RMS option. AIP is part of the:

  • Office 365 Enterprise E3
  • Office 365 Enterprise E5
  • Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 and E5 plans.

If you have a plan that is not included above, you can still get Azure Information Protection without switching. AIP RMS is available as a stand-alone add-on that can be purchased separately.

There are three pricing groups for Azure Information Protection:

  • AIP for Office 365 – £1.50 user/month
  • AIP Premium P1 – £1.60 user/month
  • AIP Premium P2 – £4 user/month

Azure Information Protection Business Costs

The pricing for Azure Information Protection is calculated as follows:

(Office 365 plan cost/month per user + AIP cost/month per user) x Number of Users = Total Monthly Cost.

Here’s an example:

You have an Office 365 Enterprise E3 Subscription – the price is £17.60 per user/month.

You also need the Azure Information Protection Premium P2 – the price is £4 per user/month.

The total price per user per month is £21.60.

You have 50 users, so the price will be £21.60 x 50 = £1,080 per month for all your users.

How to Buy Azure Information Protection?

There are two options when buying Azure Information Protection:

  1. You can get it as a stand-alone option
  2. You can buy it as an integral part of the Microsoft licensing suite, such as the Microsoft 365 Enterprise or the Enterprise Mobility + Security Suite.

The license for AIP can be bought in the form of a user subscription directly on the Microsoft website, through the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Volume Licensing program or through the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.

Are you unsure on which Azure Information Protection package you need? Contact us and we can help determine which AIP deal is the right fit for your business needs to secure your data. Then, implement it with you.