Microsoft Intune - Compliance Policy (AntiSpyware)

*Compliance Policy for Anti-Spyware in Microsoft Intune*
In **Microsoft Intune**, compliance policies are used to ensure that devices meet specific security and organizational requirements before accessing company resources. One key security setting within compliance policies is **Anti-Spyware Protection**.
#### *What is Anti-Spyware Compliance in Intune?*
Anti-spyware compliance ensures that a device has active and up-to-date anti-spyware protection to safeguard against malware, spyware, and other security threats. This is particularly important for Windows devices where Microsoft Defender or third-party security solutions are used.
#### *How It Works in Intune*
1. *Defining Compliance Policies*
Admins configure a compliance policy that includes anti-spyware protection as a required setting.
The policy can check whether *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* or other approved anti-spyware software is running and up to date.
2. *Device Evaluation*
When a device enrolls in Intune, it is evaluated against the compliance policy.
If the device meets the anti-spyware requirement, it is marked as **compliant**.
If the device does not have active or updated anti-spyware protection, it is marked as **non-compliant**.
3. *Enforcement Actions*
Devices that are non-compliant can be blocked from accessing corporate resources using *Conditional Access* in **Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)**.
Admins can also configure notifications to alert users and provide remediation steps.
#### *Key Anti-Spyware Settings in Intune Compliance Policy*
*Require Real-time Protection:* Ensures real-time scanning is enabled.
*Require Up-to-date Signatures:* Ensures that anti-spyware definitions are regularly updated.
*Require a Specific Anti-Spyware Solution:* Enforce the use of Microsoft Defender or another approved solution.
#### *Best Practices*
Regularly update compliance policies to align with the latest security standards.
Enable reporting to monitor device compliance status.
Use Conditional Access to restrict access for non-compliant devices.
Educate users on the importance of keeping their security software updated.