As we move into October 2024, Microsoft Intune is rolling out several new features and updates designed to enhance security, improve user experience, and streamline device management. Here’s a look at some of the key developments:
1. Copilot Integration with Endpoint Privilege Manager
Microsoft is integrating Copilot with the Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) to help identify potential elevation risks. This feature will leverage information from Microsoft Defender to evaluate EPM elevation requests, helping administrators identify potential indicators of compromise. EPM is available as an Intune Add-in.
2. Enhanced File Elevation Rules
The Endpoint Privilege Manager will soon support file elevation rules that include arguments and parameters. This enhancement will allow administrators to specify which arguments or parameters are permitted, blocking any that are not explicitly allowed. This provides greater control over the context in which file elevations occur.
3. Updated UI for Intune Company Portal App on Windows
The Intune Company Portal app for Windows is getting a UI overhaul. The new design aims to improve user experience by making the Home, Devices, and Downloads & Updates pages more intuitive. This update will help users navigate the app more efficiently and highlight areas where action is needed.
4. Protection for iOS/iPadOS App Widgets
To enhance data security, Intune app protection policies will now include the capability to block data sync from policy-managed app data to app widgets on iOS/iPadOS devices. This feature aims to prevent sensitive organizational data from being exposed through app widgets on the lock screen.
5. General Availability of Application Management for Windows
Previously in public preview, application management for Windows is now generally available. This feature allows administrators to manage line-of-business (LOB) apps on devices running Android Open Source Project (AOSP), providing more flexibility and control over app deployment and management.
6. New Capabilities for Apple Devices
Intune has introduced two new capabilities for Apple devices:
- Software Updates with Declarative Device Management (DDM): This feature allows for more efficient and reliable software updates on Apple devices.
- Web Enrollment with Just in Time (JIT) Registration: This capability simplifies the enrollment process for Apple devices, making it quicker and more user-friendly1.
7. Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Starting on or after October 15, 2024, Microsoft will require administrators to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) when signing into the Microsoft Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Microsoft Intune admin center.
These updates reflect Microsoft’s commitment to providing comprehensive, cloud-connected, and unified endpoint management solutions. By continuously enhancing Intune’s capabilities, Microsoft aims to help organizations manage and secure their digital environments more effectively.
Source: In development – Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn
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