Endpoint management ensures that all devices (endpoints) such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets are monitored, updated, and secured to keep your organization running smoothly.
With solutions like Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), you can automate the management and security of devices. Intune enables cloud-based management of mobile devices and apps, ensuring data protection even on personal devices. Configuration Manager, on the other hand, provides comprehensive on-premises management, allowing granular control over the deployment and maintenance of your organization's IT infrastructure.
At the device and user level, the Intune Company Portal serves as powerful application that allows end users to install approved apps, securely access resources, and stay compliant with organizations policies. In the modern workplace, ensuring that company-owned devices remain secure and compliant is essential. Without proper oversight, these endpoints can quickly become a conduit for security…
When we consider Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management as a solution, we have a very real problem that’s being solved. Admin rights. Technical solutions are there to solve a problem, right? Without a problem, a solution is just a gimmick – a token – a gesture, at best. As Bill Gates is said to have…
At its core, Microsoft Intune is a Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution. It enables organizations to manage both corporate-owned and personal devices (Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD) in a way that balances security requirements with employee productivity. Intune integrates deeply with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly…
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) is a free cloud service that connects your devices to the cloud and lets you manage the devices using the cloud console. Learn how to set up Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage your Windows endpoints. What is Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)? Microsoft Endpoint Manager is an Enterprise Mobility Management platform that…
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
With Microsoft Intune Service Release 2109, released the week of 27th September 2021, there have been some significant improvements in how targeting for App Protection Policies can be achieved. These new capabilities come alongside an array of new Intune capabilities available in this new update. What are Microsoft Intune App Protection Policies? According to Microsoft,…
Microsoft has recently unveiled the Intune Microsoft Store repository integration, which is intended to replace the current Microsoft Store for Business integration with Intune and provide a more consumer-like experience for employees. Microsoft has also released the WinGet Windows Package Manager, which allows IT pros to manage apps and updates through the Microsoft Store repository…
Last Update: Jan 27, 2025
Implementing identity and access management processes is an effective way to protect sensitive corporate data. It allows organizations to regulate user access and prevent instances of identity theft, data breaches, and unauthorized access to confidential corporate information. In this article, we’ll detail how organizations can significantly minimize their exposure by controlling access privileges with Microsoft…
Windows 11 Secured-core configuration lock (config lock) is a new system-level feature on the Windows 11 2022 Update to protect secured-core PCs from unintentional misconfiguration. When enabled, Windows 11 config lock should guarantee that secured-core PCs won’t be affected by configuration drift. In this article, I’ll be detailing how config lock works and how you…
Microsoft has introduced several new features and enhancements to its Intune Suite. Launched in March 2023, Microsoft Intune Suite is a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates advanced endpoint management and security tools into a single, unified platform. Starting this month, organizations can use Security Copilot to enhance the security of their Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM)…
The introduction of iOS web-based device enrollment marked a significant step forward in simplifying how personal devices are managed by Microsoft Intune. As one of two methods now available for enrolling personal iOS devices, the other being the traditional Intune Company Portal app that is obtained from the Apple app store, web-based enrollment offers a faster,…
Microsoft has announced the upcoming integration of its Security Copilot into the Surface Management Portal, offering customers access to the AI-powered chatbot in public preview starting on February 24. This new feature aims to enhance device management with advanced AI capabilities for IT administrators. The Surface Management Portal is a centralized platform integrated into the…
Microsoft is gearing up to retire a key feature in Windows Server Update Services (also known as WSUS). The company is reminding customers that it will deprecate the WSUS driver synchronization service on April 18, 2025. WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) driver synchronization is a feature that allows administrators to manage and distribute driver updates…
At its core, Microsoft Intune is a Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution. It enables organizations to manage both corporate-owned and personal devices (Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD) in a way that balances security requirements with employee productivity. Intune integrates deeply with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly…
Microsoft is working on several new features for its Intune service. The company will introduce a new integration of Enterprise App Catalog apps with Windows Autopilot for enhanced deployment and management. Microsoft Intune Enterprise App Management is a feature that helps administrators discover, deploy, and manage applications from the Enterprise App Catalog. It provides a…
At the device and user level, the Intune Company Portal serves as powerful application that allows end users to install approved apps, securely access resources, and stay compliant with organizations policies. In the modern workplace, ensuring that company-owned devices remain secure and compliant is essential. Without proper oversight, these endpoints can quickly become a conduit for security…
Last Update: Dec 06, 2024
Microsoft has introduced a new support-approved elevation feature within its Intune Endpoint Privilege Management solution. The new capability allows standard users to request temporary administrative privileges for specific tasks or applications. Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) is a solution that enables organizations to give end users the ability to complete tasks that require elevated…
When we consider Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management as a solution, we have a very real problem that’s being solved. Admin rights. Technical solutions are there to solve a problem, right? Without a problem, a solution is just a gimmick – a token – a gesture, at best. As Bill Gates is said to have…
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows app support for Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) on iOS/iPadOS. The company has also released a preview of Remote Desktop support for MAM on Android devices. Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) enables organizations to manage and secure their data within mobile apps. This feature is…
Microsoft has rolled out enhanced Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and Enterprise Application Management capabilities for its Intune Suite. These new features are aimed at optimizing security controls while minimizing disruptions in enterprise environments. Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management is a feature that allows businesses to manage user privileges more effectively. Meanwhile, Enterprise Application Management offers…
Microsoft has published a roundup of all the new capabilities added to its Microsoft Intune service this month. The first new security feature that the company highlighted today will enable administrators to block certificate spoofing in on-premises environments. Microsoft will add a new Security Identifier (SID) variable in Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) profiles as…