Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Intune for Device Management

Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. With more employees working remotely or bringing their personal devices to work, organizations face new challenges in managing and securing their device fleet. Mobile devices are often exploited by malicious applications or otherwise, and introducing them to our network and organization can pose risks.

Fortunately there are solutions to mitigate those and other related security risks.

What is Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management (UEM) solution that provides a comprehensive set of features to manage and secure devices. It offers a range of features such as device enrollment, policy enforcement, mobile app management (MAM), and endpoint security. Intune supports popular operating systems such as Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. Meaning it can be used to manage both your organization's computers and mobile devices to enhance automation, security and monitoring.

Advantages of Using Microsoft Intune

1. Unified Management: Intune provides a single platform to manage and secure devices across different operating systems and platforms. This eliminates the need for multiple management consoles and reduces IT complexity.
2. Enhanced Security: Intune offers robust security features such as encryption, conditional access, and threat protection to protect sensitive data and applications.
3. Improved Compliance: Intune provides built-in compliance features such as compliance policies, device inventory reports, and security reports to ensure that devices meet organization-wide security standards.
4. Increased Productivity: Intune's self-service capabilities allow employees to manage their own devices without relying on IT support, resulting in increased productivity and reduced helpdesk tickets.
5. Real-time Insights: Intune provides real-time insights into device usage, app adoption, and security incidents through its reporting and analytics features.

Features of Microsoft Intune

1. Device Enrollment: Intune offers multiple methods for device enrollment, including manual enrollment, device enrollment program (DEP), and user-driven enrollment.
2. Policy Enforcement: Intune allows administrators to create and enforce custom policies that define how devices should be managed and secured.
3. Mobile App Management (MAM): Intune provides features such as app management, app protection, and app wrapping to manage and secure mobile apps.
4. Endpoint Security: Intune offers endpoint security features such as encryption, conditional access, and threat protection to protect sensitive data and applications.
5. Reporting and Analytics: Intune provides built-in reporting and analytics features to provide insights into device usage, app adoption, and security incidents.

Getting Started with Microsoft Intune

1. Sign-up for Microsoft Intune: Go to the Microsoft Intune sign-up page and enter your work or school email address.
2. Create an Intune Tenant: Create a new Intune tenant or sign in to an existing one.
3. Enroll Devices: Enroll devices using manual enrollment, DEP, or user-driven enrollment methods.
4. Assign Licenses: Assign licenses to users and groups based on their device requirements.

Final Thoughts

Microsoft Intune is a powerful tool that helps organizations manage and secure their devices from a single pane of glass. With its robust set of features, Intune provides a comprehensive solution for device management, security, and compliance. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can unlock the full potential of Intune and improve your organization's overall security posture.

If your company needs a hand optimizing its device management, reach out for a free consultation. We're happy to help!