Protecting corporate data is essential, especially as mobile devices are increasingly used for business purposes. Microsoft Intune offers a powerful solution with App Protection Policies (APP). But what exactly does this entail, and how can your organization benefit? 📱🔐
What are Intune App Protection Policies (APP)?
Intune APP are rules that ensure corporate data remains secure within a managed app. It’s a way to control how data is accessed, used and shared on mobile devices without having to manage the device itself. This keeps corporate information protected even when employees use their own devices for work-related tasks. A few examples of these rules:
- Manage access: Users must use a PIN or fingerprint to access business emails.
- Preventing data loss: Copying and pasting of corporate data to personal apps is blocked.
- Access control: Only approved apps get access to corporate data.
💡 A managed app is an application that has Intune App Protection Policies, allowing the app to be managed securely.
Benefits of Intune App Protection Policies.
Why should you implement APP in your organization? Here are the main benefits:
- Data protection without device management: You do not need to register the entire mobile device in Intune; the protection is applied only to the apps with corporate data.
- Advanced control: Control exactly how company data is shared, for example, by placing restrictions on copying and pasting data.
- Efficient management: Apps such as Microsoft 365 (Office) can be easily secured and managed, supporting employee productivity without sacrificing security. 📊
Examples of APP in action
What does this look like in practice? Here are some scenarios where Intune App Protection Policies make a difference:
- Secure access to email: A user must use a PIN or fingerprint to access business emails.
- Data masking: copying and pasting of corporate information to an unapproved app is automatically prevented. 🛡️
- Managed browsers for added security: All web links from managed apps open in Microsoft Edge, for example, which is managed and secured by Intune.
Additional Security with Microsoft Edge
IT administrators can easily set policies for Microsoft Edge, an Intune-compatible browser. By opening all web links of managed apps through Edge, data remains extra protected. This ensures a secure Internet experience, even when using mobile devices.
Conclusion
At ALTA-ICT, we understand the importance of keeping corporate data secure in the modern, mobile work environment. That’s why we roll out the Intune baseline that is fully tailored to our customers’ needs and requirements. Whether you need basic security or comprehensive policies, we provide a seamless and secure experience. 🔍 Want to learn more about our approach? Check out our 👉 Modern Workplace page to learn more about how we can support your organization with the right security solutions! We’d love to hear from you! 💬
