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Essential Microsoft Intune Security Best Practices for IT Teams

Written by Shashank Mishra | Jan 21, 2025 8:16:44 AM

Intune is far from a plug-and-play solution. To get the best results, you must navigate a lot of documentation and settings.

What security measures should you enforce at the device level?

Is enabling conditional access the right move for your organization?

And should you integrate third-party tools to strengthen your security posture?

Let's decode answers to several such questions using some beneficial Microsoft Intune best practices.

TL;DR: 

  • Intune is a cloud-based solution by Microsoft that manages and secures organizational devices, apps, and data.

  • It offers unified management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

  • Before deploying Intune, defining clear business objectives and planning a thorough needs assessment is essential.

  • Use a phased deployment approach, starting with pilot groups for the best possible rollout.

  • Intune implements role-based access control for secure administration.

  • It enforces device compliance and security through conditional access policies.

  • Zero-touch provisioning comes as a standard for remote workforce device setup.

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint helps enterprises prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to threats.

  • The platform supports both corporate and BYOD device management scenarios.