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Step by Step: Deploying Microsoft 365 Device Compliance Policies

   October 10, 2023

Deploying Microsoft 365 Device Compliance Policies involves several steps, from creating the policies to assigning them to specific users or groups. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to deploy these policies:

Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft 365 Security Center

  1. Open a web browser and go to https://security.microsoft.com.
  2. Sign in with an account that has the necessary administrative privileges.

Step 2: Navigate to Device Compliance Policies

  1. In the Microsoft 365 Security Center, go to “Endpoint security” or “Device compliance,” depending on the specific interface and version.
  2. Select “Policies” or “Device compliance policies.”

Step 3: Create a New Device Compliance Policy

  1. Click “Create policy” to start creating a new Device Compliance Policy.

Step 4: Configure the Device Compliance Policy Settings

  1. Provide a name and description for your policy to help identify its purpose.
  2. In the “Settings” section, configure the compliance requirements based on your organization’s needs. You can include settings such as OS version, encryption requirements, and more. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
    • General Settings:
      • Specify a name and description for your policy.
    • Assignments:
      • Decide which groups of users or devices this policy should apply to. You can target all devices or specific groups based on Azure AD dynamic groups.
    • Compliance Settings:
      • Define the specific compliance requirements for devices. For example, you can require BitLocker encryption on Windows devices.
    • Actions for Non-Compliant Devices:
      • Specify what actions should be taken when a device doesn’t meet the compliance requirements. You can choose to block access, send notifications, or perform other actions as needed.
    • Review and Create:
      • Review all the settings you’ve configured.

Step 5: Assign the Device Compliance Policy

  1. After reviewing and ensuring your settings are correct, click “Create” to create the policy.
  2. Once the policy is created, you’ll need to assign it to specific groups or users. To do this, click on the policy you just created.

Step 6: Assign the Policy to Users or Groups

  1. In the policy settings, go to the “Assignments” tab.
  2. Click “Select groups to include” and choose the specific Azure AD groups or users to whom you want to assign this policy. This will define the scope of devices that must adhere to this policy.

Step 7: Review and Save

  1. Review your assignments to ensure they are accurate and cover the devices or users you want to target with this policy.
  2. Save the changes.

Step 8: Monitor and Review Compliance

  1. To monitor the compliance status of devices, go to the “Device compliance” section of the Microsoft 365 Security Center.
  2. You can view compliance statistics and details about compliant and non-compliant devices.
  3. Take action as needed for non-compliant devices, based on the actions specified in your policy.

That’s it! You’ve successfully deployed a Microsoft 365 Device Compliance Policy. By following these steps, you can create, configure, and assign compliance policies to devices and users, helping to secure your organization’s data and maintain a compliant and secure IT environment.

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