Microsoft Intune is now able to provide 'conditional access' security compliance protections to Mac devices courtesy of a partnership between Microsoft and Jamf, a provider of management solutions for Apple devices. The Microsoft-Jamf collaboration brings together the conditional access policies of the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, as enabled through the Intune mobile management solution, in conjunction with Jamf Pro Mac management capabilities. Specifically, it requires the use Jamf Pro version 10.1. Last week, that this conditional access support for Macs has reached the 'general availability' stage, meaning that it's ready for use by organizations. Their initial collaboration had been announced. The conditional access scheme works when Macs are managed using Jamf Pro and registered with the Azure Active Directory identity and access management service. Jamf Pro inventory data gets shared under this scheme, permitting Microsoft Intune to perform a conditional access check before permitting end user to access an organization's resources. The conditional access policies get set by IT pros. They can ensure that Mac devices have up-to-date software, or that other security precautions are in place, before granting network access. The conditional access for Macs approach is shown in this diagram: [Click on image for larger view.] Microsoft Intune integration with Jamf management, adding conditional access support for Macs. ![]() ![]() If a Mac device is found to be noncompliant under this scheme, end users can be given a chance to use 'to fix any security issues,' according to the announcement. A of the conditional access approach suggested that it permits Macs to live in the Windows world as 'tier one' devices, with no fears when accessing 'Office 365 and other cloud and on-premises resources.' The service works without having to use proxy servers, it added. Apr 2, 2018 - The basic idea of Microsoft Teams is simple: do all your. High-quality level of the Office 365 web, cloud, mobile, PC and Mac implementations. Multiple problems reported: #1. It seems whenever the OSX client updates, we get a 'An update is ready to install. Microsoft Teams is trying to add a new helper. The integrates with Microsoft's Office 365 suite, as well as outside services like Hootsuite, Intercom, and Zendesk, Microsoft said. Chats can be persistent or threaded, and of course public or private. For voice and video conferencing, Microsoft is offering Skype integration. Workspaces can be populated with stickers, GIFs, and emoji, as well more practical enhancements through support for extensions and open APIs. Microsoft is promising enterprise-grade security, including two-factor authentication, but also single sign-on through Active Directory, and support for its cross-app membership program, Office 365 Groups. At the moment Teams is only a preview stage, and limited to Office 365's Business and Enterprise plans. It is, however, being tested in 181 countries and 18 languages, and will make its official debut in early 2017.
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