MS Intune Console Access

Objective

Limit access to GC-approved IP addresses and authorized users.

Key Considerations

  • Implement multi-factor authentication mechanism for privileged accounts and remote network (MS Intune) access.
  • Determine access restrictions and configuration requirements for GC-issued endpoint devices, including those of non-privileged and privileged users, and configure access restrictions for endpoint devices accordingly.

Note: Some service providers may offer configuration options to restrict endpoint device access. Alternatively, organizational policy and procedural instruments can be implemented to restrict access.

  • Implement a mechanism for enforcing access authorizations.
  • Implement password protection mechanisms to protect against password brute force attacks.

Validation

  • Confirm policy for MFA is enabled through screenshots and compliance reports.

Additional Considerations

  • Leverage enterprise services such as Administrative Access Control System (AACS) for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Attributed-based access control (ABAC).

Applicable Service Models

  • IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

References

  1. SPIN 2017-01, subsection 6.2.3
  2. CSE Top 10 #2
  3. Refer to the Recommendations for Two-Factor User Authentication Within the Government of Canada Enterprise Domain
  4. Related security controls: AC‑2, AC‑2(1), AC‑3, AC‑5, AC‑6, AC‑6(5), AC‑6(10), AC‑7, AC‑9, AC‑19, AC‑20(3), IA‑2, IA‑2(1), IA‑2(2), IA‑2(11), IA‑4, IA‑5, IA‑5(1), IA‑5(6), IA‑5(7), IA‑5(13), IA‑6, IA‑8