Posts in Cloud Management

Microsoft Bundles Defender for Office 365 and Intune P2 into Core M365 Tiers: What It Means for IT Budgets

Managing enterprise cloud subscriptions often feels like a constant game of moving target costs. Recently, major M365 licensing updates altered how organizations structure their modern digital workplace. Microsoft is now bundling Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 alongside Intune Plan 2 into core commercial subscriptions. Specifically, plans like Microsoft 365 E3 receive these built-in security and management tools at no extra standalone cost. Historically, sysadmins had to purchase separate add-on licenses to gain advanced phishing protection and advanced device capabilities. Consequently, IT leaders can now eliminate overlapping third-party software… Read More

How to Configure Intune EPM to Remove Local Admin Rights Safely

Managing enterprise Windows endpoints requires balancing strict security controls with daily user productivity. Operating with Intune EPM local admin rights strategies allows IT organizations to enforce least privilege access Windows environments cleanly. Historically, revoking local administrative privileges triggered endless helpdesk tickets. End users frequently needed admin rights to update developer tools, run specialized software, or alter system configurations. Consequently, many system administrators delayed removing local admin rights entirely. Modern cyber threats exploit local administrative credentials to spread malware lateral movement across internal corporate networks. Operating endpoints without local admin rights… Read More