Merge pull request #265721 from ElazarK/WI209062-pricing-storage

added note and mention of malware scanning

Author: v-regandowner

articles/defender-for-cloud/connect-azure-subscription.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Connect your Azure subscriptions
 description: Learn how to connect your Azure subscriptions to Microsoft Defender for Cloud 
 ms.topic: install-set-up-deploy
-ms.date: 01/03/2024
+ms.date: 02/08/2024
 ms.custom: mode-other
 ---
 
@@ -16,7 +16,10 @@ Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud-native application protection platform (
 - A cloud security posture management (CSPM) solution that surfaces actions that you can take to prevent breaches
 - A cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) with specific protections for servers, containers, storage, databases, and other workloads
 
-Defender for Cloud includes Foundational CSPM capabilities and access to [Microsoft Defender XDR](/microsoft-365/security/defender/microsoft-365-defender) for free. You can add additional paid plans to secure all aspects of your cloud resources. To learn more about these plans and their costs, see the Defender for Cloud [pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
+Defender for Cloud includes Foundational CSPM capabilities and access to [Microsoft Defender XDR](/microsoft-365/security/defender/microsoft-365-defender) for free. You can add additional paid plans to secure all aspects of your cloud resources. You can try Defender for Cloud for free for the first 30 days. After 30 days charges begin in accordance with the plans enabled in your environment. To learn more about these plans and their costs, see the Defender for Cloud [pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Malware scanning in Defender for Storage is not included for free in the first 30 day trial and will be charged from the first day in accordance with the pricing scheme available on the Defender for Cloud [pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
 
 Defender for Cloud helps you find and fix security vulnerabilities. Defender for Cloud also applies access and application controls to block malicious activity, detect threats using analytics and intelligence, and respond quickly when under attack.
 

articles/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-storage-introduction.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Microsoft Defender for Storage - the benefits and features
 description: Learn about the benefits and features of Microsoft Defender for Storage.
-ms.date: 08/21/2023
+ms.date: 02/08/2024
 author: dcurwin
 ms.author: dacurwin
 ms.topic: overview
@@ -101,6 +101,9 @@ Malware Scanning is charged on a per-gigabyte basis for scanned data. To ensure
 
 By default, the limit is set to 5,000 GB per month per storage account. Once this threshold is exceeded, scanning will cease for the remaining blobs, with a 20-GB confidence interval. For configuration details, refer to [configure Defender for Storage](../storage/common/azure-defender-storage-configure.md).
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Malware scanning in Defender for Storage is not included for free in the first 30 day trial and will be charged from the first day in accordance with the pricing scheme available on the Defender for Cloud [pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
+
 ### Enablement at scale with granular controls
 
 Microsoft Defender for Storage enables you to secure your data at scale with granular controls. You can apply consistent security policies across all your storage accounts within a subscription or customize them for specific accounts to suit your business needs. You can also control your costs by choosing the level of protection you need for each resource. To get started, visit [enable Defender for Storage](../storage/common/azure-defender-storage-configure.md).

articles/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-storage-malware-scan.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Malware scanning in Microsoft Defender for Storage
 description: Learn about the benefits and features of malware scanning in Microsoft Defender for Storage.
-ms.date: 09/10/2023
+ms.date: 02/08/2024
 author: dcurwin
 ms.author: dacurwin
 ms.topic: how-to
@@ -152,6 +152,9 @@ Learn more about [setting up logging for malware scanning](advanced-configuratio
 
 Malware scanning is billed per GB scanned. To provide cost predictability, Malware Scanning supports setting a cap on the amount of GB scanned in a single month per storage account.
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Malware scanning in Defender for Storage is not included for free in the first 30 day trial and will be charged from the first day in accordance with the pricing scheme available on the Defender for Cloud [pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
+
 The "capping" mechanism is designed to set a monthly scanning limit, measured in gigabytes (GB), for each storage account, serving as an effective cost control. If a predefined scanning limit is established for a storage account in a single calendar month, the scanning operation would automatically halt once this threshold is reached (with up to a 20-GB deviation), and files wouldn't be scanned for malware. Updating the cap typically takes up to an hour to take effect.
 
 By default, a limit of 5 TB (5,000 GB) is established if no specific capping mechanism is defined.

articles/defender-for-cloud/faq-defender-for-storage.yml

@@ -6,14 +6,19 @@ metadata:
   ms.service: defender-for-cloud
   author: dcurwin
   ms.author: dacurwin
-  ms.date: 06/20/2023
+  ms.date: 02/08/2024
 title: Common questions about Defender for Storage
 summary: Get answers to common questions about Microsoft Defender for Storage.
 
 
 sections:
   - name: Ignored
     questions:
+      - question: |
+          Is malware scanning included in the free trial of Defender for Cloud?
+        answer: |
+          Malware scanning in Defender for Storage is not included for free in the first 30 day trial and will be charged from the first day. Defender for Cloud is free for the first 30 days. Any usage beyond 30 days is automatically charged as per the pricing scheme. [Learn more](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/).
+  
       - question: |
           Is it possible to enable Defender for Storage on a resource level?
         answer: |

articles/defender-for-cloud/faq-general.yml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ metadata:
   ms.author: dacurwin
   manager: raynew
   ms.topic: faq
-  ms.date: 06/18/2023
+  ms.date: 02/08/2024
 title: Common questions - General questions
 summary: |
 
@@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ sections:
         answer: |
           Microsoft Defender for Cloud is enabled with your Microsoft Azure subscription and accessed from the [Azure portal](https://azure.microsoft.com/features/azure-portal/). To access it, [sign in to the portal](https://portal.azure.com), select **Browse**, and scroll to **Defender for Cloud**.
           
-          
+      - question: |
+          Is there a trial version of Defender for Cloud?
+        answer: |
+          Defender for Cloud is free for the first 30 days. Any usage beyond 30 days is automatically charged as per the pricing scheme. [Learn more](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/). Note that malware scanning in Defender for Storage is not included for free in the first 30 day trial and will be charged from the first day.
+  
       - question: |
           Which Azure resources are monitored by Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
         answer: |