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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 of 一起草鈥檚 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 一起草 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 of 一起草'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 一起草 protects data and enforces security across all University resources:

  • 一起草 Information Security Policy (Policy 8.2) – Protecting PII and University data (一起草)
    /policy/8-information-technology/8-2-information-security
  • 一起草 Intune Privacy Statement – What is collected, how it’s used, and management actions (一起草)
  • 一起草 Acceptable Use Policy (Policy 8.1) – Expectations for responsible use of resources (linked in Intune privacy page) (一起草)
  • Information Security Procedures & Awareness Resources – Practices to protect data and devices (一起草)