How we implement Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is our recommended Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution that helps us to manage and secure our clients’ mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.

It allows us to remotely configure and manage devices plus enforce security policies, such as password requirements, device encryption and remote wipe capabilities. It can also ensure that all devices have the necessary software updates and patches.

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As with any new technology deployment, an implementation plan should be used to ensure the best possible outcome. This is how we plan and implement Intune with our clients.

1. Audit:

We conduct a thorough assessment of current mobile device and application usage as it's important to understand how your employees are currently using their mobile devices (laptops, tablets, phones) and which applications they are accessing. This assessment will help us determine which policies and configurations are necessary to ensure security and compliance for your business.

2. Develop:

Based on the results of the assessment, we develop policies and configurations that align with your security and compliance requirements. These policies and configurations will cover a wide range of areas, such as device management, application management, data protection, and compliance.

3. Configure:

We then configure Intune according to these requirements. This may include setting up default applications and baselines for each device, configuring device settings, setting up application deployment rules, and configuring security policies.

4. Enable

To ensure that devices are seamlessly integrated into Intune, we identify the best route to register existing devices and how best to ensure that new devices can be enrolled (for example, this can be achieved via Hybrid Active Directory for existing devices and Auto Pilot domain join for new devices).

5. Enrol

Once the configuration of Intune is complete, we enrol devices into Intune and assign them according to the policies and configurations identified in phase 2.

6. Test deployment

Before rolling out Intune to the entire organisation, it's important to test the deployment with a pilot group of users. This will help identify any issues and ensures that policies and configurations are working as intended.

7. Full deployment

Once the pilot testing is complete and any necessary changes have been made, we roll out Intune to the entire organisation. We provide training and support to users as necessary to ensure a smooth transition.

8. Monitor and maintain

We then monitor Intune regularly to ensure policies and configurations are being enforced correctly and adjust as necessary to maintain compliance and security.