Intune Security Roadmap for Windows machines : 15 Must have Policies

1 – BitLocker Encryption

• Protects data at rest. Essential for all corporate devices, especially laptops.
• Step by step guide from Here

2 – Microsoft Defender Antivirus

• Core antivirus and anti-malware protection. Must be managed to ensure consistency.
• Step by step guide from Here

3 – Tamper Protection

• Prevents Defender settings from being modified or disabled by malware.
• Step by step guide from Here

4 – ASR Rules (Attack Surface Reduction)

• Blocks common malware behaviors like Office launching PowerShell, credential stealing, etc.
• Step by step guide from Here

5 – Windows Update for Business

• Ensures critical and security patches are applied. Mitigates known vulnerabilities quickly.
• Step by step guide from Here

6 – Autopilot

• Streamlines device provisioning and ensures devices start in a compliant, secured state.
• Step by step guide from Here

7 – Create Compliance Policy

• Defines security baselines (e.g., BitLocker enabled, Defender running) and follow every security changes.
• Step by step guide from Here

8 – Create Remediation Scripts

• Auto-corrects deviations (e.g., Defender disabled, BitLocker off) using PowerShell.
• How to create Remediation Scripts : Step by step guide from Here

• 15 must have Remediation Scripts : Step by step guide from Here

9 – Lock Down Elevation

Controls privilege escalation. Prevents users or malware from silently elevating rights.

You can apply one of these policies or even both.

• UAC Settings : Step by step guide from Here

• Endpoint Privilege Management : Step by step guide from Here (written by Ricardo Barbosa )

10 – Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution)

• Ensures every device has a unique local admin password rotated securely.
• Step by step guide from Here

11 – Credential Guard

• Protects credentials in memory from tools like Mimikatz. Hardware support required.
• Step by step guide from Here

12 – Optimize Security & Browsing Experience

Protects users from phishing, drive-by downloads, and fake alerts.

You can apply one of these policies or even both.

• Edge Step by step guide from Here

• Chrome Step by step guide from Here

13 – Manage USB Storage Devices

• Prevents data exfiltration or malware introduction via USB. Set to block or read-only.
• Step by step guide from Here

14 – Disable Windows Script Host (WSH)

• Prevents execution of .vbs and .js files often used in phishing payloads.
• Step by step guide from Here

15 – Smart Screen Protection

• Enable Enhanced Phishing Protection with Smart Screen.
• Step by step guide from here (written by Ricardo Barbosa )

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