Presented by Lior Bela and Sangeetha Visweswaran at Microsoft Ignite 2025, this session guides IT professionals through implementing Zero Trust endpoint management using Microsoft Intune, with strategies for secure, cloud-connected, and AI-ready workplaces.

Demystifying Zero Trust Endpoint Management with Microsoft Intune

Speakers: Lior Bela, Sangeetha Visweswaran
Event: Microsoft Ignite 2025 (BRK340)

Overview

Managing endpoints in the cloud is crucial for putting Zero Trust principles into practice and for enabling a secure, productive workspace. This session covers how Microsoft Intune brings Zero Trust to endpoint management by connecting device and app management, compliance, and threat protection.

Key Topics

  • Three Zero Trust Principles Illustrated with Intune: Get concrete examples of how Intune applies the core Zero Trust principles to real-world scenarios across device and application management.
  • Zero Trust Puzzle Pieces: Understand the complete set of integrations—device management, compliance, threat protection—that make up the Zero Trust solution with Intune.
  • Critical Scenarios Prioritization: Learn how Intune enables IT teams to prioritize fast, effective responses to critical endpoint security scenarios.
  • Unified Task Management: Explore the ‘Admin Tasks’ feature for streamlined task management in Intune.
  • App Security and Breach Prevention: See best practices and new features for securing applications and preventing breaches across platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
  • Internal Recovery: Learn about remote device restoration after OS failure, ensuring business continuity and reduced downtime.
  • Cloud and Line-of-Business App Integration: Find out how Intune manages both cloud-native and traditional line-of-business applications, including integration with Windows 365.
  • AI-Ready Endpoints: Discover strategies for establishing a security foundation that enables safe, scalable adoption of AI in the enterprise.

Key Takeaways

  • Cloud-native endpoint management strengthens security and supports Zero Trust initiatives.
  • Intune’s integrated approach covers device, application, and compliance management, supporting AI readiness.
  • Features like unified admin tasks and internal recovery boost operational efficiency.
  • Applies to multi-platform environments (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).

Resources

Session Structure

  • Interactive activity on endpoint security
  • Deep dives into Zero Trust with device management
  • Feature demos and implementation guidance
  • Session wrap-up, homework, and further learning recommendations

For IT practitioners and security architects, this session provides actionable steps for modernizing endpoint management using Microsoft Intune.