Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security
Enterprise mobility management software
Mobile device management (MDM) software
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What is Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is a suite of security and device/app management services used to manage and protect users, endpoints, and access in enterprise environments. It is commonly deployed by IT and security teams to enforce device compliance, manage mobile and desktop endpoints, and control access to corporate applications and data. EMS is closely integrated with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview Information Protection, which makes it a frequent choice for organizations standardized on Microsoft 365 and Windows.
Deep Microsoft ecosystem integration
EMS integrates tightly with Microsoft Entra ID for identity and conditional access, and with Microsoft Intune for endpoint and mobile management. This reduces the need for separate identity and device-management tooling in Microsoft-centric environments. It also supports unified policy enforcement across users, apps, and devices when organizations use Microsoft 365 services.
Broad platform and endpoint coverage
EMS (via Intune) supports management for Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android, including BYOD and corporate-owned models. It provides MDM and MAM (app protection) capabilities, enabling data controls even when devices are not fully enrolled. This breadth is useful for organizations managing mixed fleets rather than a single device ecosystem.
Enterprise-grade access controls
EMS supports conditional access patterns that combine identity risk, device compliance, and application context to gate access to corporate resources. It enables common controls such as MFA enforcement, device health requirements, and session restrictions for cloud apps. These capabilities are often used to standardize zero-trust access policies across large user populations.
Licensing and packaging complexity
EMS capabilities are split across multiple Microsoft licensing bundles and add-ons, and the exact feature set depends on plan level. This can make cost estimation and entitlement verification time-consuming during procurement and audits. Organizations may need careful license mapping to avoid gaps between desired controls and purchased SKUs.
Microsoft-centric operational model
The strongest workflows assume use of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Windows management patterns. Organizations with heterogeneous identity providers or non-Microsoft productivity stacks may face additional integration effort and less consistent policy coverage. Some advanced scenarios can require Microsoft-specific expertise to design and operate effectively.
Advanced use cases require tuning
Conditional access, compliance policies, and app protection rules can be powerful but can also create user friction if not carefully staged and monitored. Troubleshooting access blocks often requires correlating signals across identity, device compliance, and application logs. Larger deployments typically need dedicated operational processes for policy change control and exception handling.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) E3 | $10.60 per user/month (annual) | Includes identity & access management (MFA, conditional access), endpoint management (Microsoft Intune), information protection, integrated on-premises management. Annual subscription — auto-renews; estimated retail per-month pricing in USD; volume discounts may apply. |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) E5 | $16.40 per user/month (annual) | Includes all E3 features plus advanced identity-driven security and threat capabilities (risk-based conditional access, privileged identity management, advanced cloud app visibility/protection). Annual subscription — auto-renews; estimated retail per-month pricing in USD; volume discounts may apply. |
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