What Office 365 E1 Includes
The E1 licence grants access to core Microsoft services via web browsers. Users can utilise Exchange Online for email, Microsoft Teams for collaboration, SharePoint Online for document storage and sharing, and OneDrive for personal file storage up to 1 TB. This offering is designed for users who do not require the full desktop application suite and primarily work from shared devices or locations. It’s a cost-effective option for organisations looking to provide essential productivity tools.
Office 365 E1 in Australian Tenants Today
AU mid-market organisations often deploy E1 for back-office staff, contractors, or users who frequently hot-desk. The absence of desktop application licences means it doesn’t include Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) for device management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Given the OAIC’s focus on data security and the ACSC Essential Eight, organisations using E1 should carefully assess their risk profile and implement compensating controls. An upgrade to E3 becomes necessary when desktop applications are required to optimise workflows or when enhanced security features, mandated by APRA CPS 234 or CPS 230, are needed.