Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsMedium
A global corporation requires a solution to centrally manage security policies and applications on all corporate-owned mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) and employee-owned devices (BYOD) accessing corporate resources. The solution must ensure data protection on these devices. Which Microsoft security solution is best suited for this requirement?
- AMicrosoft Azure Active Directory
- BMicrosoft Intune
- CMicrosoft Purview Information Protection
- DMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
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Correct answer: B. Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) service. It allows organizations to manage corporate-owned devices, enforce security policies, and protect corporate data on both corporate and BYOD devices.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft Azure Active Directory is an identity and access management service, not primarily for device or application management.
- C. Microsoft Purview Information Protection focuses on classifying, labeling, and protecting sensitive data, but not directly managing the devices themselves.
- D. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides endpoint detection and response (EDR) and anti-malware for traditional endpoints, not primarily for mobile device management.
Microsoft Intune
A cloud-based service that focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).
- Manages corporate and BYOD devices.
- Deploys apps and enforces policies.
- Protects organizational data on devices.
Memory trick: Intune: In Tune with All Your Endpoints.