The platform we know as “Intune” was launched in 2011 and, at the time, was called 'Windows Intune'. It wasn't well adopted and SCCM continued to be the dominant platform for Windows. In 2014, the name was shortened to Intune and repurposed for mobile devices. I vividly remember being briefed by Microsoft in 2014 [...]
Employees and employers feel the same when it comes to onboarding. Employers want their new employees to be productive immediately, and new employees want to make an impact right away. Unfortunately, legacy IT models often keep employees (especially those who work remotely) waiting days before they are equipped with the necessary technology to be productive.
What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is an innovative security solution meant to protect devices (endpoints) and data from cyber threats. The tool allows IT administrators and security teams to prevent, detect and respond to everyday and advanced threats on network devices. What Makes Defender for Endpoint an Advancement [...]
Like clockwork, Intune continues to improve to scale functionality for admins and provide a better and more secure experience for end users. In the new year, there are several enhancements to the product that businesses should be taking advantage of, and several upcoming updates to look forward to. In the content below, we [...]
The New Microsoft App Store Intune integration provides a more streamlined and efficient app management experience, with enhanced security and better user experience. The integration delivers several benefits to Intune administrators including:
Cyber insurance is a grey area for many but is becoming a critical component of IT. Cyber Insurance policies can vary widely in terms of coverage and requirements, which can be quite confusing. Some policies may only cover the basics like security monitoring and notifications. While others are more comprehensive and [...]
Security standards vary widely between businesses, admins, and end-users. For many, whose businesses possess highly sensitive data, strong authentication (commonly referred to as strong auth) methods are critical to secure valuable assets. Strong auth provides a powerful level of security many find necessary in a tumultuous digital landscape. Metaphorically [...]
When an Android device is enrolled into Intune as a corporate-owned, fully managed or dedicated device, it will receive a layer of Android Enterprise that may hide/remove certain system applications which were configured by either the original equipment manufacturer (ex. Samsung) or the mobile carrier vendor (ex. Verizon). These system apps may also be [...]
If you talk to IT leaders, most will agree that achieving a functional, productive, and secure endpoint ecosystem is a moving target. Getting Modern Endpoint Management right takes a good deal of finesse, planning, and technical knowledge. However, when you successfully achieve a productive modern endpoint management program, you [...]
How Managers Should Navigate Remote Work & IT Security This conversation between host, Ramona Shaw, and Mobile Mentor Founder, Denis O’Shea, addresses hybrid management and the risk associated with remote workers in a post-pandemic world. The two discuss recent changes in information security, risk awareness and prevention, and understanding the hybrid worker in 2023. [...]
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