Basic Mobility and Security vs Intune
Overview
The following section provides an overview and an explanation of the differences between Basic Mobility and Security vs Microsoft Intune.
Basic Mobility and Security:
Purpose: This is a built-in MDM solution for Office 365 that provides a more basic level of device management and protection.
Key Features:
Enforce device security policies like PIN/password requirements.
Access control to Office 365 data on mobile devices.
Remotely wipe Office 365 data from lost or stolen devices.
Simple compliance management (e.g., make sure a device is encrypted).
Limited reporting and monitoring capabilities.
Target Audience: Small to mid-sized businesses that need basic mobile device security but don’t require the advanced management capabilities offered by Intune.
Microsoft Intune:
Purpose: Intune is a full-fledged Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution that offers comprehensive device, application, and data management.
Key Features:
Manage mobile devices (MDM) and applications (MAM) across platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
Advanced security controls, including configuration profiles, app protection policies, and compliance policies.
Manage and protect corporate apps and data on both corporate-owned and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) devices.
Conditional access policies with Azure AD integration.
Support for deploying apps, patch management, and inventory management.
Granular monitoring, auditing, and reporting features.
Integration with Azure AD for advanced conditional access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for endpoint protection.
Target Audience: Organizations that require advanced security and compliance management, with the ability to manage both corporate and personal devices at a granular level.
Licensing Requirements
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