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What are app configuration policies versus app protection policies?
App configuration policies and app protection policies are essentially the same thing.
App configuration policies help secure access on devices by restricting actions users can take with organizational data. App protection policies provide a method to configure how apps are set up.
App configuration policies provide app configuration settings for both iOS/iPadOS and Android apps. App protection policies help secure your devices.
What are protected apps?
Protected apps are all apps that end users might be using on their device that is managed by a mobile device management (MDM) service.
Protected apps incorporate special mobile app management capabilities using the Intune App Software Development Kit (SDK) or the App Wrapping Tool for either iOS or Android.
Protected apps are the apps that can be run on an end user's device that is managed by a mobile device management (MDM) service.
Can app protection policies be deployed on devices that aren't enrolled in any MDM service?
Yes. Your organization can use app protection policies as part of application management with and without using a mobile device management (MDM) service.
No. Your organization can only use app protection policies with the Intune mobile device management (MDM) service.
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