Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls

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Let’s discuss Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls. Microsoft provide security configuration guidance for Microsoft Intune that helps organizations strengthen their overall security posture.

These security posture helps IT admins to implement Zero Trust-aligned security controls across tenants using Microsoft Intune. Secure Tenant is the foundational layer of security for your entire mobile device and endpoint management environment.

The Security Tenant session establishes the baseline standards for governance, identity, and compliance within your Microsoft Intune environment. Its main goal is to eliminate risk from unmanaged or non-compliant devices and ensure that administrative access follows the principle of least-privilege.

On the Secure Tenant Session you can see 14 specific checks, grouped into four core pillars. They are Governance and Least-Privilege Access, Device Enrollment and Onboarding, Cross-Platform Device Compliance, and Advanced Security Integration and Insights.

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Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls

As mentined, 4 core pillers with 14 specific checks. The Governance and Least-Privilege Access piller ensures that your administrative structure is secure and follows Zero Trust principles, particularly concerning who can manage what.

  • Device Enrollment and Onboarding pillar secures the process by which a device enters and is recognized by your environment.
  • Cross-Platform Device Compliance is the most critical pillar, defining the baseline security posture a device must meet to be trusted.
  • Advanced Security Integration and Insights pillar integrates specialized security services for a higher level of protection and visibility.
14 PillersMinimum License Requirements
Scope tag configuration is enforced to support delegated administration and least-privilege accessMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Device enrollment notifications are enforced to ensure user awareness and secure onboardingMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Windows automatic device enrollment is enforced to eliminate risks from unmanaged endpointsMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Microsoft Entra ID P1 (for Conditional Access)
Compliance policies protect Windows devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Compliance policies protect macOS devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Compliance policies protect fully managed and corporate-owned Android devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Compliance policies protect personally owned Android devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Compliance policies protect iOS/iPadOS devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Platform SSO is configured to strengthen authentication on macOS devicesMicrosoft Entra ID P1 (for Conditional Access)
Defender for Endpoint automatic enrollment is enforced to reduce risk from unmanaged Android threatsMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Device cleanup rules maintain tenant hygiene by hiding inactive devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Terms and Conditions policies protect access to sensitive dataMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Company Portal branding and support settings enhance user experience and trustMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Endpoint Analytics is enabled to help identify risks on Windows devicesMicrosoft Intune Plan 1
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Table.1

Scope Tag Configuration

Enforce scope tags and role-based access control to limit admin access by role, geography, or business unit. If Intune scope tags aren’t properly configured for delegated administration, attackers who gain privileged access to Intune or Microsoft Entra ID can escalate privileges and access sensitive device configurations across the tenant.

Remediation Action

Use Intune scope tags and RBAC roles to limit admin access based on role, geography, or business unit

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.1
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.1

Device Enrollment Notifications

Device enrollment notifications helps to Notify users when devices are enrolled to detect unauthorized onboarding and reinforce secure provisioning. Attackers who obtain user credentials or exploit self-enrollment flows can silently onboard devices, bypassing user scrutiny and enabling data exposure or lateral movement.

Remediation Action

Configure Intune enrollment notifications to alert users when their device is enrolled and reinforce secure onboarding practices.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.2
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.2

Windows Automatic Device Enrollment

By enforcing Windows automatic device enrollment, admins can prevent the accessing of corporate data, bypass compliance policies, and introduce vulnerabilities into the environment by attackers in unmanaged devices.

Remediation Action

Enable automatic enrollment for Windows devices using Intune and Microsoft Entra to ensure all domain-joined or Entra-joined devices are managed.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.3
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.3

Compliance Policies Protect Windows Devices

By assigning Compliance policies protect Windows devices, admins can prevent the exploitation on unmanaged or noncompliant endpoints to gain unauthorized access to corporate resources, bypass security controls, and persist within the environment. Also it ensures Windows devices meet core security requirements and supports Zero Trust by validating device health and reducing exposure to misconfigured endpoints.

Remediation Actions

Create and assign Intune compliance policies to macOS devices to enforce organizational standards for secure access and management.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.3
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.3

Compliance Policies Protect macOS Devices

Enforcing Platform SSO policies on macOS devices ensures consistent, secure authentication across apps and services. This strengthens identity protection, supports Conditional Access enforcement, and aligns with Zero Trust by reducing reliance on local credentials and improving posture assessments.

Remediation Action

Use Intune to configure and assign Platform SSO policies for macOS devices to enforce secure authentication and strengthen identity protection.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.4
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.4

Compliance Policies Protect Personally Owned Android Devices

Enforcing compliance policies ensures Android Enterprise devices meet core security requirements and supports Zero Trust by validating device health and reducing exposure to misconfigured or unmanaged endpoints.

Remediation action

Create and assign Intune compliance policies to fully managed and corporate-owned Android Enterprise devices to enforce organizational standards for secure access and management.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.5
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.5

Compliance Policies Protect iOS/iPadOS Devices

Enforcing compliance policies ensures iOS/iPadOS devices meet core security requirements and supports Zero Trust by validating device health and reducing exposure to misconfigured or unmanaged endpoints.

Remediation Action

Create and assign Intune compliance policies to iOS/iPadOS devices to enforce organizational standards for secure access and management.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.6
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.6

Platform SSO for macOS

Enforcing Platform SSO policies on macOS devices ensures consistent, secure authentication across apps and services. This strengthens identity protection, supports Conditional Access enforcement, and aligns with Zero Trust by reducing reliance on local credentials and improving posture assessments.

Remediation Action

Use Intune to configure and assign Platform SSO policies for macOS devices to enforce secure authentication and strengthen identity protection.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.7
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.7

Defender for Endpoint (Android)

Enabling automatic Defender enrollment ensures Android devices are protected by advanced threat detection and response capabilities. This supports Zero Trust by enforcing mobile threat protection, improving visibility, and reducing exposure to unmanaged or compromised endpoints.

Remediation action

Use Intune to configure automatic enrollment into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Android devices to enforce mobile threat protection.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.8
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.8

Device Cleanup Rules

Device cleanup rules automatically hide inactive devices from admin views and reports, improving tenant hygiene and reducing administrative burden. This supports Zero Trust by maintaining an accurate and trustworthy device inventory while preserving historical data for audit or investigation.

Remediation Action

Configure Intune device cleanup rules to automatically hide inactive devices from the tenant

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.9
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.9

Terms and Conditions Policies

Enforcing Terms and Conditions ensures users acknowledge and accept company policies before accessing sensitive data or systems, supporting regulatory compliance and responsible resource use.

Remediation Action

Create and assign Terms and Conditions policies in Intune to require user acceptance before granting access to corporate resources.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.10
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.10

Company Portal Branding

Intune Company Portal branding isn’t configured to represent your organization’s details, users can encounter a generic interface and lack direct support information. Customize branding and support info to improve user trust and reduce support overhead.

Remediation Action

Configure the Intune Company Portal with your organization’s branding and support contact information to enhance user experience and reduce support overhead.

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.11 - Creds to MS
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.11 – Creds to MS

Endpoint Analytics

By enabling Endpoint Analytics provides visibility into device health and behavior, helping organizations detect risks, respond quickly to threats, and maintain a strong Zero Trust posture.

Remediation Action

Enroll Windows devices into Endpoint Analytics in Intune to monitor device health and identify risks

Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft's 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls - Fig.12
Complete Checklist to Enforce Microsoft’s 14 Non-Negotiable Intune Security Controls – Fig.12

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM,  Windows,  Cloud PC,  Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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