🚀 Mastering Microsoft Intune Endpoint Security is one of the most in-demand skills for IT pros, security engineers, and cloud admins today. 📘 Intune Endpoint Security Learning Path 1️⃣ Overview & Fundamentals 🔹 What is Endpoint Security in Intune? 🔹 Relationship between Intune, Azure AD, Defender, Security Baselines 🔹 Licensing requirements 🔹 Intune Config Profiles vs Endpoint Security Profiles 2️⃣ Security Baselines 🔹 Default baselines (Windows, Edge, Defender ATP) 🔹 Deployment, updates & troubleshooting 3️⃣ Endpoint Security Policies 🔹 Antivirus (Defender AV, ASR rules) 🔹 Disk Encryption (BitLocker management) 🔹 Firewall (rules, monitoring) 🔹 EDR (Defender for Endpoint integration) 🔹 Attack Surface Reduction (Exploit Guard, app control) 🔹 Account Protection (LAPS, WHfB, password policies) 🔹 Device Control (USB, printers, cameras) 4️⃣ Advanced Endpoint Security 🔹 WDAC, Application Guard, Exploit Guard advanced 🔹 Conditional Access integration 5️⃣ Integration with Microsoft Security Ecosystem 🔹 Defender Security Center, tasks & recommendations 6️⃣ Monitoring & Reporting 🔹 Endpoint security reports, alerts & automation (Logic Apps, Power Automate) 7️⃣ Troubleshooting 🔹 Conflicts, BitLocker issues, Defender AV/ASR troubleshooting 💡 Whether you’re preparing for certification, managing enterprise devices, or upskilling in modern security — this roadmap gives you the complete picture. 👉 Hit LIKE if you’d like me to dive deeper into each of these topics in upcoming posts! #MicrosoftIntune #EndpointSecurity #AzureAD #Defender #ModernWorkplace #M365 #MicrosoftSecurity #MicrosoftEndpoint
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🚀 Windows Autopatch: A Game-Changer for Enterprise IT Operations In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, keeping enterprise endpoints secure, compliant, and up-to-date is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. Yet, patching Windows devices across a large organization can be a time-consuming and error-prone process. Enter Windows Autopatch, Microsoft’s automated patching solution designed to simplify and streamline this essential task. 🔍 What is Windows Autopatch? Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that automates the process of updating Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams. It’s available to organizations with eligible Microsoft 365 licenses and integrates seamlessly with Intune and Azure Active Directory. 💼 Enterprise Use Case: Why It Matters Imagine managing thousands of devices across multiple regions. Coordinating patch cycles, testing updates, and ensuring compliance can stretch IT teams thin. Windows Autopatch solves this by: Automating update deployment across devices. Segmenting devices into testing rings (Test, First, Fast, Broad) to reduce risk. Monitoring update health and rolling back if issues are detected. Freeing up IT resources to focus on strategic initiatives. For DSS Engineers and IT admins, this means less manual work, fewer support tickets, and improved user experience. 🌟 Key Benefits >Autopatch handles patch scheduling, deployment, and rollback—minimizing manual intervention. >Timely updates reduce exposure to vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards. >With phased rollouts and rollback capabilities, Autopatch ensures updates don’t disrupt operations. >Ideal for enterprises with distributed teams and devices across multiple geographies. >IT teams gain visibility into update status, device health, and compliance metrics. 🧠 Who Should Use It? Enterprises with Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licenses Organizations managing hybrid or remote workforces IT teams looking to automate endpoint management Businesses aiming to reduce downtime and improve security 📈 Final Thoughts Windows Autopatch is more than just a patching tool—it’s a strategic enabler for modern IT operations. By automating routine tasks and enhancing endpoint security, it empowers IT teams to focus on innovation and transformation. #WindowsAutopatch #EnterpriseIT #ModernWorkplace #EndpointManagement #Microsoft365 #Automation #CyberSecurity
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While not flashy, I am frequently asked “How does Microsoft do XYZ?” With 600,000 attacks per day across 750,000 devices, here’s how Microsoft transformed patch management at scale. 🌎 Patching has always been one of those “necessary but painful” parts of IT. At Microsoft, the challenge was not just keeping pace with the sheer volume of updates but doing so in a way that scaled across hundreds of thousands of endpoints without disrupting productivity. What’s interesting is how the approach has shifted from reactive, manual work to something that’s automated, unified, and now even leaning into AI. • Modernization: SCCM/WSUS --> Intune & Azure Update Manager • Unified updates: OS, apps, drivers, and firmware together • Hotpatching: Updates without reboots or downtime • AI next: Copilot and Device Care for predictive patching Patching can’t be an afterthought or a long, drawn-out process —it has to be quick and effective strategy. And even for smaller organizations, the lessons hold true: automate, simplify, and stay ahead of the curve. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euk32wpz #Microsoft #PatchManagement #Intune #Azure #WSUS #SCCM #AzureUpdateManager #Cybersecurity
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Patch management is always a hot topic. This is a great read on how Microsoft approaches patch management internally as well as the capabilities they deliver to customers. The one surprising thing to me was they don't use deployment rings. Once the patch is released it goes to every endpoint. I guess it helps when you also create the patch!😂😂
While not flashy, I am frequently asked “How does Microsoft do XYZ?” With 600,000 attacks per day across 750,000 devices, here’s how Microsoft transformed patch management at scale. 🌎 Patching has always been one of those “necessary but painful” parts of IT. At Microsoft, the challenge was not just keeping pace with the sheer volume of updates but doing so in a way that scaled across hundreds of thousands of endpoints without disrupting productivity. What’s interesting is how the approach has shifted from reactive, manual work to something that’s automated, unified, and now even leaning into AI. • Modernization: SCCM/WSUS --> Intune & Azure Update Manager • Unified updates: OS, apps, drivers, and firmware together • Hotpatching: Updates without reboots or downtime • AI next: Copilot and Device Care for predictive patching Patching can’t be an afterthought or a long, drawn-out process —it has to be quick and effective strategy. And even for smaller organizations, the lessons hold true: automate, simplify, and stay ahead of the curve. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euk32wpz #Microsoft #PatchManagement #Intune #Azure #WSUS #SCCM #AzureUpdateManager #Cybersecurity
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🚀 Big Update for IT Admins and Security Teams! 🔐 Microsoft has just released a comprehensive update to the network requirements for Microsoft Intune. This is a crucial step forward in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable device management across platforms. 🔍 What’s new? Updated IP ranges and FQDNs for Intune and its dependent services Enhanced support for Azure Front Door and Microsoft Security Copilot Clearer guidance for proxy and firewall configurations Expanded support for Android AOSP, Apple, and Windows Autopilot scenarios PowerShell scripts to dynamically retrieve endpoint data 💡 Whether you're managing Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android devices, these changes are essential to keep your environment compliant and connected. 📌 Why it matters: With the growing complexity of hybrid work and endpoint security, staying ahead of network configuration is key to avoiding service disruptions and ensuring seamless device onboarding and policy enforcement. 🔗 [Link to the official documentation] #MicrosoftIntune #EndpointManagement #CyberSecurity #ITAdmin #CloudManagement #Microsoft365 #Azure #DeviceManagement #NetworkSecurity https://lnkd.in/dHYU_Aw9
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/4miakR1 #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/3VWcZVK #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/3VUCQ0h #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/46mqUJC #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/4mFYf8J #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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📣 Microsoft + Hybrid Data Center Updates You Need to Know From Azure MFA enforcement to impactful Copilot rollouts in Word, Excel, Outlook, and beyond, Microsoft has released a wave of important updates across the portfolio, and we've compiled them all in our September Newsletter to keep you informed. Here are just a few highlights: - Azure: Mandatory MFA for all resource management actions starting October 1 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Free Copilot Chat, Teams Meeting Intelligence, Memory features, and new admin controls rolling out - Defender XDR: New phishing and malware message warnings in Teams - Purview: Automated DLP protection for unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge for Business - Teams: Smarter search, renamed “Shared” files tab, lobby chat messaging, and new countdown timers Other updates span across Intune, Outlook, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams Phone, Windows, and so much more– and that's just for Microsoft! We also included tech updates from Cisco, Nutanix, Rubrik, and VMware. 👉 Stay ahead of what’s coming. https://bit.ly/48n0jyG #TogetheWeMakeIThappen #Newsletter #Technology #TechTrends
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