Endpoint Protection Services & BYOD Security Solutions

• Mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops)
• Desktop computers
• Virtual machines
• Embedded devices
• Servers

Endpoints are a frequent target for cyberattacks because they serve as entry points to corporate data, making them inherently vulnerable to attacks. Protecting endpoints from malicious actors and exploits is vital for maintaining the security of an organization’s data and systems.

This is particularly important as organizations shift towards more flexible work strategies, such as remote and hybrid work environments. With users asking for more ways to work how they want, managing company-owned and user-chosen (BYOD) devices in the cloud is essential.

Device OS and Application Updates

Patch management involves identifying, acquiring, testing, and deploying updates—or “patches”—to address security vulnerabilities and bugs for software, operating systems, and applications. Without consistent patching, hackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to launch cyberattacks and spread malware.

For example, in 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack spread via a Microsoft Windows vulnerability, infecting over 200,000 computers in 150 countries. This vulnerability had already been patched, so organizations that were up-to-date on their OS and application updates were protected. However, organizations that failed to apply the patch were left exposed.

Data Breaches Are More Costly Than Ever

Significant data breaches regularly make the news. For example, the stories of the background check data breach that exposed 100 million Americans’ personal information or the 2024 malware attacks that compromised the data of 14 million patients affiliated with US healthcare organizations.

In 2025, cybercrime is expected to inflict annual damages of $10.5 trillion. Direct costs are only part of the picture; data breaches also cost organizations lost business, detection and escalation, post-breach response, and notification costs.

• Minimum operating system versions
• Password complexity
• Encryption
• Device health checks

Microsoft Entra Conditional Access allows organizations to enforce access controls based on a device’s compliance status, adding an extra layer of security.

Intune also provides tools to monitor and manage compliance status. Administrators can respond when non-compliant devices are discovered by notifying users, remotely locking devices, or even wiping device data.

Automate Deployment & Enrollment

Intune Autopilot lets IT departments set up and pre-configure new devices to be ready to use with minimal user interaction. It reduces the time and effort typically required for device deployment while ensuring that devices comply with your organizational policies.

Most computer hardware vendors support Intune Autopilot configurations, meaning IT departments can ship computers to users straight from the manufacturer with “zero-touch”—an essential feature for remote teams. When these zero-touch devices are powered on for the first time, they can automatically connect to the Internet, enroll in Intune, and apply all necessary configurations, policies, and applications.

Manage Business Data on BYOD Devices

While most organizations provide employees with company-owned desktops or laptops, employees and contractors often use personal devices for mobile access. Mobile Application Management (MAM) helps organizations manage and protect corporate data within mobile applications, even for personal devices that aren’t fully “enrolled” in Intune. Protective measures include encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and the ability to wipe corporate data from apps without affecting personal data—instrumental when employees leave the organization or lose a device.

7 Steps to Endpoint Protection & Device Security

1. Plan and Determine Objectives
2. Discovery and Design
3. Configure Policies and Settings
4. Pilot Testing & Validation
5. Production Rollout
6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
7. Support and Maintenance