044: SafetyNet/ Hardware Back Key

Overview

SafetyNet/Hardware Back Key Settings for MAM in Microsoft Intune

SafetyNet and Hardware Back Key settings in Microsoft Intune's Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies are designed to enhance security by ensuring that only compliant devices can access corporate data.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Security: SafetyNet attestation checks ensure that devices are not compromised (e.g., rooted or jailbroken), providing a higher level of security¹.
2. Hardware Backed Attestation: This feature leverages hardware-backed security to provide more robust root detection, making it harder for malicious actors to bypass security measures¹.

Reference

• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-intune-blog/hardware-backed-device-attestation-powers-mobile-workers/ba-p/3881209