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Windows Device Management

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Windows Device Management (Microsoft Intune)

Microsoft Intune is a cloud device management platform used to securely manage, configure, and support University-managed devices. Enrollment into Intune is part ÎçÒ¹AV’s modern device management strategy, replacing reliance on traditional management tools while preserving productivity and security.

Enrollment in our Windows Device Management solution, Microsoft Intune, is required for University-managed Windows devices. Microsoft Intune integrates with cloud-centric identity and security tools, such as Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and supports SMU Inventory & Asset Management within a modern framework. 



Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is a cloud device management platform used to securely manage, configure, and support University-managed devices. Intune is part ÎçÒ¹AV's modern device management strategy, replacing reliance on traditional management tools while preserving productivity and security.

Microsoft Intune provides the following for SMU-Managed Windows Devices that will be introduced in phases:

  • Cloud-based configuration and compliance policies (e.g., security baselines, encryption, system settings)
  • Policy enforcement for security and conditional access
  • Integrated support for Windows-specific features and future Windows upgrades

Additional Resources & Policies

For more information on how SMU protects data and enforces security across all University resources:

  • SMU Information Security Policy (Policy 8.2) – Protecting PII and University data (SMU)
    /policy/8-information-technology/8-2-information-security
  • SMU Intune Privacy Statement – What is collected, how it’s used, and management actions (SMU)
  • SMU Acceptable Use Policy (Policy 8.1) – Expectations for responsible use of resources (linked in Intune privacy page) (SMU)
  • Information Security Procedures & Awareness Resources – Practices to protect data and devices (SMU)