Microsoft recently implement a new strategy called “compliance and conditional access” a device compliance state in the Azure AD conditional access policies. These policies necessitate mobile devices to be compliant with organization standards defined in Microsoft Intune before accessing network resources, such as Office 365 applications and business-related email and other correspondence. You can restrict access to individual Office 365 applications if the device is unmanaged and not compliant. For instance, you can opt to allow users to access Microsoft Word on any device while restricting access to OneDrive to only managed and compliant devices.

Enterprise security is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring, updating of security measures, and staying informed about the latest security threats and solutions. It’s essential for organizations to have a dedicated team of IT security professionals or partners with security experts to effectively manage and enhance their security posture. Microsoft has added an umbrella approach known as Microsoft Entra ID to protect any identity and secure access to any resource and network access solutions. Additionally, organizations had to deploy different identity methods and secure ID in their environments which was a proven costly deployment. Today Microsoft Entra External ID enables organizations to secure and manage any external user, including customers and partners. Skafos IT Services are here to help you drive this strategy into your company and organization.