Introduction
Microsoft Intune continues to evolve, delivering essential features to ensure efficient and secure device management. In June 2026, Intune highlights several crucial updates aimed at improving security, application management, and user experience.
Good to know
New features include enhanced privilege management, optimized application update cycles, and faster enrollment processes for Apple platforms.
Keep Applications Updated and Reduce Vulnerabilities
Updating applications in an environment with hundreds of devices can become complex. Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management (EAM) simplifies this task by offering a centralized approach. Here are the key points:
- EAM auto-updates: This feature, now generally available, automatically keeps applications updated between incremental versions (example: 4.1 to 4.2) without requiring manual intervention.
- Vulnerability Remediation Agent: In public preview, this agent integrated into Microsoft Security Copilot uses Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities (CVEs) based on CVSS score, vulnerability impact, and number of affected devices.
The process is straightforward:
Initialize the agent
Provision the dedicated agentic identity in Microsoft Entra with necessary permissions.
Review recommendations
View priority CVEs in the Intune admin center with suggested actions, impact summary, and detailed remediation guides.
Caution
Access auditing is essential to ensure security. The agent uses a dedicated identity to minimize risks associated with user accounts.
For more details, see the blog post Triage vulnerabilities faster with the Vulnerability Remediation Agent.
Privilege Controls for Shared Devices
Another notable advancement concerns Intune Endpoint Privilege Management. Privilege management for non-primary users on shared devices is now available:
- File elevation requests can be performed by any user enrolled on a device.
- Privilege approvals go through audited workflows, ensuring a robust security posture even on multi-user devices.
Practical Scenarios
Imagine shared workstations between teams with varying access levels. This feature enables you to:
- Maintain strict permission control.
- Eliminate risky workarounds previously necessary.
Tip
Use audited workflows to maintain a clear record of privilege decisions.
Accelerate Enrollment on Apple Platforms
The ADE profile update for iOS/iPadOS and macOS offers significant improvements:
- New granular policy controls.
- Removal of deprecated settings to simplify user experience.
- Immediate application of ETG (Enrollment Time Grouping) groups so devices are ready from the home screen.
For a comprehensive guide, see the blog post on the new ADE enrollment process.
Myths and Realities About Intune Applications
Myth: Intune application data updates every seven days.
Reality: It depends on the platform used.
- Win32 applications: Updated every 24 hours.
- Windows Store and other platforms: Cycle up to seven days.
Intune now optimizes application inventory by refreshing data multiple times daily for active devices, with additional details such as application size and uninstall commands.
Good to know
Improvements to the data infrastructure make the process faster and more accurate for administrators.
Stay informed via the Microsoft Intune blog.
Conclusion
Microsoft Intune's advances in June 2026 set a new standard for security and device management. Whether reducing vulnerabilities, strengthening permissions on shared devices, or accelerating enrollments, Intune continues to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of modern enterprises.
Important
EAM and EPM features are included in Microsoft 365 E5 starting July 1st. Ensure your license is appropriate.
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