Device Management

How Unique Manages Endpoint Devices for Secure and Productive Work

At Unique, we support a hybrid and remote work setup, managing various devices that access our organizational resources, including emails, meetings, and confidential data. Our goal is to ensure employees can work and collaborate securely from anywhere.

Device Management with Microsoft Intune

We use Microsoft Intune to manage and govern all endpoint devices, to provide a seamless and secure user experience. Here’s how we do it:

• Stringent Policies and Password Requirements: We enforce strong password policies, requiring complex combinations of characters and regular updates. This ensures that access is protected against unauthorized attempts and helps maintain the integrity of our systems.

• Automatic Software Updates: Devices are automatically updated with the latest software patches and security fixes. This proactive approach helps protect against known vulnerabilities and emerging threats, ensuring that all devices are up-to-date and secure.

• Disk Encryption and Firewall Enforcement: We implement disk encryption to protect data at rest, ensuring that even if a device is lost or stolen, the data remains inaccessible without proper authorization. Firewalls are enforced to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic, adding an additional layer of defense against external threats.

Advanced Threat Protection

We leverage Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to provide comprehensive real-time threat detection and response capabilities. This includes:

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Our EDR capabilities continuously monitor endpoint activities and behaviors to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats.

Application Management

Deploying and managing business-critical applications securely across all devices is crucial. Our approach includes:

• Managed Applications: We deploy and manage applications through Intune, ensuring they are secure and up-to-date. This allows us to provide employees with the tools they need while maintaining control over the application environment.

• App Protection Policies: We apply app protection policies to restrict data sharing between managed and unmanaged apps. This prevents data leakage and ensures that sensitive organizational data remains within secure, approved applications.

Compliance Management

To ensure our devices meet organizational and regulatory standards, we implement the following:

• Compliance Policies: Devices must comply with predefined security configurations and policies before accessing corporate resources. These policies cover areas such as encryption, antivirus status, and device health.

• Compliance Reporting: We generate regular compliance reports to monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. This helps us maintain transparency and quickly address any compliance issues.

Protecting Organizational Data

We prioritize the separation of organizational data from personal mobile devices to prevent data leaks and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Our approach includes:

• Data Isolation: Organizational data is isolated from personal data on mobile devices, creating a clear boundary. This prevents accidental sharing or leakage of sensitive information and ensures that only approved applications can access organizational data.

User Training and Awareness

Security is not just about technology but also about people. Our comprehensive user training and awareness programs include:

• Security Awareness Training: We regularly conduct training sessions to educate employees on security best practices, such as recognizing phishing attempts and handling sensitive information securely.

• Phishing Simulations: We run phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employees' ability to recognize and respond to phishing attacks. These simulations help reinforce training and improve overall security awareness.

Conditional Access Measures

To enhance security, we implement:

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access even if credentials are compromised.

• Location-Based Access Control: Access is restricted based on predefined criteria, such as geographic location. This ensures that only users accessing from approved locations can access critical resources, further enhancing security.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

To simplify and secure access to our resources, we implement SSO:

• Seamless Access: SSO allows employees to use one set of credentials to access multiple applications and services. This not only simplifies the login process but also reduces the risk of password fatigue and associated security risks.

• Enhanced Security: By centralizing authentication, SSO enhances security by enabling stronger control over user access and making it easier to enforce security policies.

Supporting Productivity and Collaboration

By integrating these comprehensive security protocols, we provide a robust working environment that supports productivity and collaboration. Employees can work confidently and securely, knowing that their devices and data are protected. At the same time, our organization can ensure compliance with industry regulations and safeguard valuable data and assets.