What is Microsoft Intune and do Fairfax businesses need it?
Microsoft Intune is Microsoft’s cloud-based endpoint management platform that controls how devices — Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android phones — access your corporate data. Fairfax businesses need it when employees work remotely, use personal devices for work, or operate under compliance frameworks like HIPAA, CMMC, or PCI-DSS that require documented device controls. Without Intune or an equivalent MDM, you have no way to enforce encryption, remotely wipe a lost device, or prove to an auditor that only compliant devices accessed protected data.
How much does Microsoft Intune cost for a small Fairfax business?
Microsoft Intune is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium at approximately $22 per user per month, which also bundles Azure AD P1, Defender for Business, and Azure Information Protection. For organizations already on Business Premium, Intune is available at no additionallicense cost — it simply needs to be configured and deployed. Capital Techies handles the full deployment, policy configuration, device enrollment, and ongoing management as part of a managed IT engagement.
Can Microsoft Intune manage personal (BYOD) devices?
Yes. Intune’s Mobile Application Management (MAM) mode protects corporate data on personal devices without enrolling or managing the device itself. Employees install managed apps — Outlook, Teams, OneDrive — and MAM policies control copy-paste, screenshots, and downloads within those apps, while leaving personal photos and messages untouched. For corporate-owned devices, full MDM enrollment gives IT complete control including remote wipe, configuration enforcement, and compliance policy reporting.
What is Windows Autopilot and how does it work?
Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based deployment technology that lets a new PC configure itself automatically — joining your Azure AD tenant, installing apps, applying security policies, and enrolling in Intune — simply by connecting to the internet. A new employee opens the box, logs in with their work credentials, and the device is fully configured within an hour, without IT touching the hardware. Capital Techies pre-registers your devices’ hardware IDs with your tenant so Autopilot triggers automatically on first boot.
Does Microsoft Intune satisfy HIPAA device requirements?
Intune, properly configured, addresses the HIPAA Security Rule’s device and media controls (§164.310), workstation use (§164.310(b)), and workstation security (§164.310(c)) standards. Specifically, Intune enforces encryption, automatic screen lock, remote wipe for lost or stolen devices, and generates compliance reports showing which devices met policy requirements on any given date. Capital Techies configures Intune policies against HIPAA requirements and produces the documentation needed for OCR audits and breach investigations.
How does Intune work with Conditional Access?
Conditional Access in Azure AD can require that only Intune-enrolled, compliant devices may access Microsoft 365 services like Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams. When a device falls out of compliance — encryption disabled, OS out of date, no passcode — Conditional Access blocks its access automatically until the user fixes the issue. This is a core zero trust control: trust is granted per session based on real-time device state, not assumed because the device connected once months ago.
What happens to company data if an employee leaves or loses their device?
With Intune, IT can perform a remote wipe that erases all corporate data from the device — or on a personal BYOD device, a selective wipe that removes only work apps and data without touching personal content. For offboarding, disabling the user’s Azure AD account immediately blocks their device from accessing corporate resources. Without MDM, a terminated employee’s laptop may still have local copies of client files, emails, and credentials with no way to revoke that access remotely.
Does Intune support Mac computers?
Yes. Intune supports macOS enrollment and management through the Microsoft Enterprise SSO extension and device compliance policies. Capital Techies enrolls Mac devices, applies configuration profiles, enforces FileVault encryption, manages software updates, and reports compliance status alongside Windows devices in a single Intune console. Many Fairfax professional services firms run mixed Windows and Mac environments — Intune manages both from one pane of glass.
What is the difference between MDM and MAM in Microsoft Intune?
Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrolls the entire device, giving IT control over configuration, apps, compliance, and remote wipe. It is typically used for corporate-owned devices. Mobile Application Management (MAM) wraps individual apps with data protection policies without enrolling the device itself, preserving employee privacy on personal phones while protecting corporate data within managed apps like Outlook and Teams. Most organizations use both: MDM for corporate devices, MAM for BYOD.
How long does an Intune deployment take for a Fairfax business?
A typical Intune deployment for a 25 — 100 user Fairfax organization takes two to four weeks from kickoff to full enrollment. Week one covers tenant configuration, compliance policies, and Autopilot registration. Weeks two and three handle phased device enrollment — typically by department — with IT support. Week four addresses edge cases, mobile devices, and BYOD onboarding. Capital Techies has a structured deployment playbook that minimizes disruption to daily operations.
Can Capital Techies migrate us from a different MDM to Intune?
Yes. Capital Techies has migrated Fairfax organizations from Jamf, SCCM, AirWatch/Workspace ONE, and other MDM platforms to Intune. The process involves exporting existing policies, re-creating them in Intune, running a parallel enrollment period where devices register in both systems, then retiring the old platform. We typically complete MDM migrations with zero end-user downtime by scheduling enrollment during off-hours via Autopilot or the Intune Company Portal app.
How do I get started with Microsoft Intune for my Fairfax business?
Start with a free 15-minute Intune readiness call with Capital Techies. We review your current device inventory, Microsoft 365 licensing, and compliance requirements, then give you a written deployment scope and timeline — whether or not you become a client. Call 571-982-6000 or use the assessment form on this page to book your call.
