109: Mobile Threat Defense
Overview
Benefits
Enhanced Security: MTD solutions integrated with Intune help protect Android devices from various threats, such as malware, phishing, and network attacks. This ensures that corporate data remains secure.
Compliance Enforcement: Intune can use threat data from MTD solutions to enforce compliance policies. Devices that do not meet security standards can be blocked from accessing corporate resources.
Real-Time Threat Detection: MTD solutions provide real-time monitoring and detection of threats, allowing for immediate response and mitigation.
Integration with Conditional Access: MTD data can be used to enforce conditional access policies, ensuring that only secure and compliant devices can access sensitive information.
Drawbacks
Privacy Concerns: Users might be concerned about the extent of monitoring and data collection by MTD solutions.
Performance Impact: Running MTD solutions can sometimes impact device performance, especially if the solution is resource-intensive.
Complex Setup: Integrating and configuring MTD solutions with Intune can be complex and may require specialized knowledge.