{"id":7703,"date":"2024-05-23T00:03:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jameseduard.com\/?p=7703"},"modified":"2024-05-23T00:03:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:03:25","slug":"how-to-enable-windows-smartscreen-with-intune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jameseduard.com\/?p=7703","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable Windows SmartScreen with Intune"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring your organization&#8217;s devices are protected from malicious software and websites is crucial for maintaining a secure computing environment. Windows SmartScreen is a security feature that helps guard against such threats. In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to enable Windows SmartScreen using Microsoft Intune, a cloud-based service that focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Windows SmartScreen with Intune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An active Microsoft Intune subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin access to the Intune portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devices enrolled in Intune.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Sign in to the Intune Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your web browser and go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/endpoint.microsoft.com\/\">Microsoft Intune portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in with your admin credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to Endpoint Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the left-hand navigation pane, select <strong>Endpoint security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Endpoint security, choose <strong>Attack surface reduction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create a New Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Create Policy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the platform, select <strong>Windows 10 and later<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Profile type<\/strong>, choose <strong>Microsoft Defender SmartScreen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Configure SmartScreen Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name your policy (e.g., &#8220;Enable SmartScreen&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Settings<\/strong> section, configure the following options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge<\/strong>: Set to <strong>Enable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps<\/strong>: Set to <strong>Enable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen<\/strong>: Set to <strong>Warn and prevent bypass<\/strong> or <strong>Warn<\/strong> depending on your preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Assign the Policy to Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After configuring the settings, click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Assignments<\/strong> section, choose the groups or devices to which you want to apply this policy.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Select groups to include<\/strong> and choose your desired groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Review and Create<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review your policy settings to ensure everything is configured correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Create<\/strong> to save and deploy the policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Monitor the Policy Deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Device configuration<\/strong> section in the Intune portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Profiles<\/strong> to view the status of your newly created policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the deployment to ensure that it is successfully applied to the targeted devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Testing<\/strong>: Before deploying to all devices, test the policy on a small group to ensure it works as expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updating Policies<\/strong>: Regularly review and update your policies to adapt to new security threats and organizational changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User Training<\/strong>: Educate your users about SmartScreen alerts and the importance of following security warnings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these steps, you can easily enable Windows SmartScreen on your organization&#8217;s devices using Microsoft Intune. This will enhance your security posture by protecting against malicious software and websites. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensuring your organization&#8217;s devices are protected from malicious software and websites is crucial for maintaining a secure computing environment. Windows SmartScreen is a security feature that helps guard against such threats. 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