399928 – Microsoft Intune: Intune Suite – Endpoint Privilege Management on single session Azure Virtual Desktop

Product:

Intune

Platform:

US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

With this release, you can use Endpoint Privilege Management elevation rules and policy to more easily manage standard users on Azure Virtual Desktop.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-07-04

updated:
2025-10-15

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Access Issues
If Endpoint Privilege Management is implemented without proper preparation, standard users may face access issues to necessary applications, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/endpoint-privilege-management-in-intune/ba-p/3651230" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/endpoint-privilege-management-in-intune/ba-p/3651230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/12/announcing-the-intune-suite/ " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/12/announcing-the-intune-suite/

Increased Support Tickets
Unprepared changes may lead to a surge in support tickets as users encounter unexpected behavior or restrictions, overwhelming IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/12/announcing-the-intune-suite/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/endpoint-privilege-management-in-intune/ba-p/3651230" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/endpoint-privilege-management-in-intune/ba-p/3651230

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IT Security**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a house with several rooms, and each room has a different level of access. Some rooms are open to everyone, while others require a key. Now, think of your computer systems as this house, where each user has different levels of access to various applications and data. Microsoft Intune's new feature, Endpoint Privilege Management, is like a smart key system for your digital house, specifically designed for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Azure Virtual Desktop is a service that allows users to access a virtual computer from anywhere, much like having a shared office space that you can enter from any location. In this shared space, not everyone should have the same level of access to everything, just like in an office where not everyone has the key to the finance department.

With Endpoint Privilege Management, you can set up rules and policies that determine who gets access to what, similar to deciding which rooms in your house require a key. This is particularly useful for managing standard users, who typically have limited access. It allows you to elevate their privileges temporarily or permanently, depending on the task at hand, without giving them full access to everything.

Think of it as giving someone a temporary key to a specific room in your house because they need to perform a task there, but once they're done, the key is no longer valid. This way, you maintain control over your house while still allowing necessary tasks to be completed efficiently.

This feature is now generally available, meaning it's ready for use by organizations worldwide, including those with specific compliance needs like government and defense sectors. It's a development that helps streamline the management of user access in a secure and efficient manner, much like having a smart key system that adapts to the needs of each user while keeping your house secure.