Why Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is the gold-standard cloud MDM/MAM solution within Microsoft 365. It enforces compliance, deploys apps, and secures corporate data on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android — all from a single console with zero on-prem infrastructure.
- Zero-Touch Deployment: Windows Autopilot, Apple DEP, Android Zero-Touch.
- Conditional Access: Block non-compliant devices from M365, VPN, Wi-Fi.
- App Protection Policies: Data encryption, copy/paste control without device enrollment.
- Compliance Reporting: Real-time device health, encryption, jailbreak status.
How Blackhawk MSP Deploys It
- Enable Intune in M365 tenant; connect Azure AD and configure autopilot.
- Create compliance policies: BitLocker, MFA, OS version, antivirus required.
- Deploy LOB apps (Office, VPN, custom MSI/EXE) via Company Portal.
- Enforce Conditional Access: compliant + MFA to access email/SharePoint.
- Generate monthly device compliance report for QBR and audit prep.
FAQ
Q: Can BYOD users keep personal data private?
A: Yes — MAM-only policies protect work data without full device control.
Q: Does it work with macOS?
A: Yes — full MDM, FileVault, app deployment, compliance.
Q: How are updates managed?
A: Windows Update rings: pilot, broad, critical; macOS via MDM.
Q: Is it included in M365?
A: Yes — in Business Premium, E3, E5; standalone also available.
Need help? Call 1-925-218-4000 — Blackhawk MSP
