Use Microsoft Entra ID to analyze signals like user location, device health, and sign-in risk before granting access .
Disclaimer: This feature article is for informational purposes. Always consult with a certified cloud architect or security professional when implementing infrastructure changes.
The concept of the "corporate laptop" is evolving. With Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Cloud PC, the device is no longer the endpoint—the endpoint is merely a window into a centralized, cloud-based machine.
Managing the security posture of thousands of virtual machines can be daunting. This is where Microsoft Intune shines.
| Action | Tool | Time | |--------|------|------| | Block legacy authentication | Entra ID Conditional Access | 10 min | | Disable printer redirection | AVD Host Pool RDP properties | 5 min | | Enable user risk detection | Identity Protection | 15 min | | Turn on audit logging | Diagnostic settings > Log Analytics | 10 min | | Restrict session to one user per Cloud PC | Windows 365/AVD settings | 2 min |
