• Central management: A “management framework” that increases security and allows the device to receive the correct settings, policies, and applications.
• Security certificates: Used to ensure secure communication between the computer and our IT systems.
• Company Portal: An app that shows whether the computer meets security requirements and allows you, as a user, to install approved applications and software.

Differences between client management on Windows and Mac computers

On Windows computers, much of the management takes place automatically in the background using built-in Windows features. More settings can be centrally controlled (Start menu, applications, Windows Update, firewall, etc.) because Windows is deeply integrated with the client management system Intune.

On Mac computers, the user needs to manually approve the installation of a management profile. The client management system Intune can control many aspects, but not quite as extensively as on Windows.

Microsoft Defender – why we use it

Both Apple and Windows already include basic built-in protection, but Microsoft Defender adds stronger, more comprehensive security that is essential in an organizational environment. Microsoft Defender provides the following on both Mac and Windows computers:

• Improved protection against viruses and malware: Detects more threats than built-in protections alone.
• Protection against malicious websites (phishing): Blocks harmful links and fraudulent websites before you click.
• Continuous monitoring: Detects suspicious activity in real time.
• IT gains an overall view of all computers: Enables detection of deviations, alerts, and faster protection of the organization.
• Consistent protection across platforms: Computers receive the same level of security regardless of whether they run Windows or Mac.