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Secure Device Registration in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune
By default, users can register devices in Microsoft Entra ID. Each device is represented as an object in Microsoft Entra ID and can be used for authentication and access. Once a user account is compromised, attackers can register their own devices and establish persistent access. Device registration is a security-critical process and must be secured. It is essential to define who is allowed to register devices, under which conditions registration is permitted, and which device types are accepted. Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune provide multiple control mechanisms that can be combined to enforce these requirements. Only when device registration is properly controlled can device compliance and Microsoft Entra Conditional…
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Microsoft Intune Multi Admin Approval: Securing Device Actions such as Wipe, Retire and Delete
Multi Admin Approval (MAA) in Microsoft Intune is a security feature that requires a second user’s approval before critical changes can be executed. This four-eyes principle significantly increases security by ensuring that administrative actions are jointly performed by two users. Initially, the use of Multi Admin Approval in Microsoft Intune focused primarily on configuration objects such as app deployments or scripts. With the latest enhancement, Microsoft has significantly elevated the feature by extending the approval process to include device actions. This now covers highly sensitive operations such as Wipe, Retire and Delete, which have a direct impact on managed endpoints. Multi Admin Approval in Microsoft Intune actively protects against misconfigurations…
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Getting Started with Deployment Using Intune
Devices today are diverse, mobile and therefore exposed to a wide range of threats. Traditional antivirus solutions detect known patterns but leave gaps when facing new techniques and stealthy attacks. What is needed is a solution that provides visibility into activities, detects attacks early and enables centralized and largely automated response. One such approach is to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Intune. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) provides this coverage: the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) sensor collects device signals, Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) identifies vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules minimize the attack surface, Web and Network Protection block risky connections and Automated Investigation and…
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Enhance Token Security with Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune
When an attacker steals a user’s token after a successful login, they gain the ability to impersonate the user and access protected resources without requiring a re-login. This method is becoming more commonly used to bypass security measures like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
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Windows Hello for Business: Enhanced Security with Multi-Factor Unlock
Passwords alone no longer provide sufficient protection against data loss and unauthorized access. This is where Windows Hello for Business comes into play. This modern authentication method from Microsoft enables companies to authenticate their employees more securely using biometric data such as facial recognition or fingerprints, along with additional unlock factors like PIN codes or trusted signals. Furthermore, Windows Hello for Business supports multi-factor unlock, combining several authentication factors to make device access even more secure. This multi-factor unlock offers a significant security advantage by integrating multiple layers of protection, thereby significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.