How to Implement Endpoint Privilege Management for Enhanced Security
Configuring Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) from Endpoint Security in Microsoft Intune involves several steps. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you set up and manage EPM:
Prerequisites
Microsoft Intune Subscription: Ensure you have an active Microsoft Intune subscription.
Azure Active Directory (AAD): Ensure that devices are enrolled in AAD and managed by Intune.
Windows 10/11 Devices: Ensure that the devices you want to manage are running a supported version of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Step-by-Step Configuration
Step 1: Set Up Endpoint Privilege Management Policies
Sign in to the Intune Admin Center:
Go to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center: Intune Admin Center.
Navigate to Endpoint Security:
In the left-hand navigation pane, select Endpoint Security.
Create a New Policy:
Select Endpoint Privilege Management from the menu.
Click on + Create Policy.
Choose Platform and Profile:
Select Windows 10 and later as the platform.
Choose Endpoint Privilege Management as the profile.
Configure Policy Settings:
Provide a Name and an optional Description for the policy.
Configure the User Elevation Settings:
Enable User Elevation: Turn this setting on.
Elevation Rule Type: Choose the appropriate rule type (e.g., User, File, etc.).
Elevation Scope: Define the scope of the elevation (e.g., allow specific applications).
Assign the Policy:
After configuring the settings, click Next to go to the Assignments page.
Assign the policy to the appropriate groups (e.g., device groups, user groups).
Review and Create:
Review the configuration settings.
Click Create to deploy the policy.
Step 2: Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Endpoint Privilege Management
Navigate to Roles:
In the Intune admin center, go to Tenant administration > Roles.
Create a New Role:
Click on + Add to create a new custom role.
Provide a Name and Description for the role.
Configure Permissions:
Under Permissions, select the appropriate permissions related to Endpoint Privilege Management (e.g., Manage Endpoint Privilege Management policies).
Assign the Role:
Assign the role to the relevant admin users or groups who need to manage EPM policies.
Step 3: Monitor and Manage Endpoint Privilege Management
Monitor EPM Policies:
Go to the Reports section in the Intune admin center.
Check for compliance reports and audit logs related to EPM policies.
Adjust Policies as Needed:
Based on the monitoring data, make adjustments to your EPM policies to ensure they meet your organization's security requirements.
Best Practices
Regular Reviews: Regularly review and update your EPM policies to ensure they align with the latest security standards and organizational needs.
User Training: Educate your users on the importance of privilege management and how it impacts their daily tasks.
Least Privilege Principle: Always adhere to the principle of least privilege, granting users only the permissions they need to perform their jobs.
By following these steps, you can effectively configure and manage Endpoint Privilege Management using Microsoft Intune's Endpoint Security capabilities.
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