How to Implement Compliance Policy for Windows Devices: A Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up a compliance policy for Windows devices in Microsoft Intune involves several steps. Compliance policies help ensure that devices meet your organization's standards for security and compliance. Here’s how to set up a compliance policy for Windows devices:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Log in to the Intune Portal:

   • Go to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.

   • Log in with your administrator credentials.

     
     

2. Navigate to Compliance Policies:

   • In the left-hand navigation pane, select Devices.

   • Under Policy, select Compliance policies.

     
     

3. Create a New Compliance Policy:

   • Click Create Policy.

   • Choose Windows 10 and later as the platform.

   • Click Create.

4. Configure the Policy:

• Enter a Name and an optional Description for the policy.

• Click Next.

1. Define Compliance Settings:

   • In the Compliance settings section, configure the settings you want to enforce. Here are some common settings:

     • Require BitLocker: Ensure devices use BitLocker encryption.

     • Require Secure Boot to be enabled on the device.

     • Require a password to unlock mobile devices: Set password requirements, such as complexity and length.

     • Maximum OS version: Specify the maximum allowable OS version.

     • Minimum OS version: Specify the minimum allowable OS version.

     • Device Health: Require devices to have the latest security updates and not be jailbroken or rooted.

     • System Security: Check for antivirus, firewall, and Defender settings.

1. Configure Actions for Noncompliance:

   • After defining the compliance settings, click Next to configure actions for noncompliance.

   • Click Add to specify what actions should be taken when a device is found to be noncompliant. Actions can include sending an email to the user or locking the device.

1. Assign the Policy:

   • Click Next to go to the Assignments section.

   • Select the groups of users or devices to which this compliance policy should apply.

   • Click Next.

1. Review and Create:

   • Review your settings and configuration.

   • Click Create to finalize and deploy the policy.

Monitoring and Reporting Compliance

After the policy is created and assigned, you can monitor compliance status:

1. Go to the Compliance Dashboard:

   • In the Intune portal, navigate to Devices > Monitor > Compliance status.

2. View Reports:

   • Use the dashboard to view reports on device compliance, and take action as needed.