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The first day security tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about securing devices from the moment they are first set up or enrolled. Content highlights Microsoft Intune features that apply security controls and patching during initial device configuration, such as App Control targeting and automatic patching during Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). These measures aim to reduce vulnerabilities before a device reaches an end user, supporting Zero Trust principles. Recurring themes include enrollment security, baseline hardening, and policy enforcement at first boot. The tag is relevant for IT administrators managing Windows endpoints and seeking to improve early lifecycle security.
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    Intune August 2025: App Control, OOBE Patching, Apple DDM Updates, MAA Governance

    Microsoft’s August 2025 Intune update materially expands the platform’s security controls and enrollment ergonomics, delivering four headline features—granular App Control targeting, automatic patching during device setup, near‑real‑time Apple software update visibility via Declarative Device...
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