Summary

  • 3 minutes

Congratulations! You've completed this module on implementing device encryption using Microsoft Intune.

In this module, you learned how device encryption protects corporate data at rest and reduces the risk of data exposure if a device is lost or stolen. You discovered that encryption isn't just about preventing unauthorized access—it's a foundational element of Zero Trust security where every device must prove it meets organizational health requirements.

What you learned

You explored how to deploy and manage encryption across your Windows device fleet:

Strategy and planning

  • Why data at rest is vulnerable without encryption and how full-disk encryption mitigates the risk
  • How encryption reduces the risk of data exposure when a device is lost or stolen
  • How encryption fits into a Zero Trust architecture and supports Intune compliance policies

Configuration and deployment

  • How to choose between Endpoint security disk encryption policies and settings catalog profiles
  • Configuring BitLocker with appropriate encryption methods, cipher strength, and TPM usage
  • Adding Personal Data Encryption (PDE) on Windows 11 devices to protect specific user folders
  • Deploying policies silently to minimize user disruption

Recovery and self-service

  • Escrowing recovery keys to Microsoft Entra ID for reliable access when lockouts occur
  • Enabling user self-service recovery through Company Portal while maintaining security guardrails
  • Rotating recovery keys to prevent unauthorized access after disclosure

Monitoring and compliance

  • Tracking encryption compliance through Intune reports and device health evaluation
  • Using audit tools in Microsoft Defender to verify endpoint encryption status
  • Responding to noncompliance signals through Conditional Access policies

Next steps

With device encryption in place, you've established a critical baseline for device security. Use these encryption policies together with compliance evaluation and Conditional Access to ensure that only secure, encrypted devices can access your organization's resources.