At the onset of the project, Binary 10, faced a multitude of challenges regarding its security posture and operational efficiency. Despite having several security policies in place, Binary 10 recognized the need for a comprehensive assessment of its existing environment to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
One of the primary challenges revolved around the enrollment process for both personal and corporate laptops into Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE). Binary 10 sought a recommended approach to streamline this enrollment process, ensuring robust endpoint security across all devices.
Furthermore, Binary 10 encountered significant gaps in its security configurations, particularly the absence of Microsoft Defender in collaboration platforms such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. This posed a considerable risk to data integrity and confidentiality, highlighting the need for enhanced application-level security measures.
The complexity of managing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies added another layer of challenge. Binary 10 faced difficulties in onboarding BYOD devices, especially those running Windows 10 Home edition, into Intune. Additionally, the process of offboarding devices upon user departure proved cumbersome, with challenges in retrieving license keys from departing users.
Moreover, the absence of robust data protection policies, such as the Rights Management System (RMS), raised concerns regarding data security and compliance. Binary 10 was unaware of the benefits of implementing comprehensive data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information.
Another notable challenge stemmed from shared hosts by a subset of users, particularly in scenarios involving accounting and office applications. Limited control over these shared hosts made it difficult to enforce conditional access policies, posing a potential security threat.
Additionally, the presence of unresolved errors across various devices indicated operational inefficiencies and potential security risks. Binary 10 sought proactive measures to address these errors and ensure the smooth functioning of its IT infrastructure.