399930 – Microsoft Intune: Revoke and Delete Cloud PKI Certification Authorities

Product:

Intune

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

Details:

You can now revoke and delete Cloud PKI certification authorities.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-07-17

updated:
2024-09-14

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Potential disruption in device management processes due to the revocation of Cloud PKI certification authorities.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators
- Increased workload for IT administrators to manage the transition and ensure that all devices are compliant with new PKI policies.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Security Analysts
- Need for immediate updates to documentation and training materials to reflect changes in PKI management.
- Roles impacted: IT Trainers, Documentation Specialists

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Possible service outages or degraded performance for applications relying on Cloud PKI for authentication and encryption.
- Roles impacted: Application Owners, Service Managers
- Risk of non-compliance with security policies if devices are not updated promptly post-revocation.
- Roles impacted: Compliance Officers, Security Managers
- Dependencies on other IT services that utilize Cloud PKI for secure communications may lead to cascading failures if not managed properly.
- Roles impacted: Network Engineers, Infrastructure Managers

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience authentication issues or inability to access certain services if their devices are not updated in time.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Help Desk Support
- Increased support tickets and user frustration due to potential disruptions in service access.
- Roles impacted: Help Desk Technicians, User Support Specialists
- Training and communication efforts required to inform users about the changes and any necessary actions they need to take.
- Roles impacted: Change Managers, User Experience Designers

References:
- Microsoft Intune Documentation: [Microsoft Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/)
- Cloud PKI Overview: [Cloud PKI](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/03/02/understanding-cloud-pki-and-its-importance-in-modern-identity-management/)

Opportunities**

- Streamlined Certificate Management
- Opportunity to revoke and delete Cloud PKI certification authorities can lead to a more efficient certificate lifecycle management process.
- Roles that might profit:
- IT Security Teams: Improved security posture by removing unnecessary or outdated certificates.
- IT Administrators: Simplified management of certificates, reducing administrative overhead.
- Reference: [Microsoft Intune Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/)

- Enhanced Security Compliance
- By revoking unnecessary PKI certificates, organizations can ensure compliance with security policies and reduce the risk of certificate misuse.
- Roles that might profit:
- Compliance Officers: Easier to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Risk Management Teams: Reduced risk exposure through better certificate management.
- Reference: [NIST Guidelines on PKI](https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-32/final)

- Cost-Effective Licensing Management
- With the ability to revoke and delete certificates, organizations can potentially reduce the number of licenses needed for certificate management tools or services.
- Roles that might profit:
- Finance Departments: Potential cost savings on licensing fees.
- IT Operations: More efficient use of existing resources, leading to reduced operational costs.
- Reference: [Gartner on Cost Management in IT](https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology)

Potentional Risks**

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