| title | Compliance policies protect iOS/iPadOS devices |
|---|---|
| author | brenduns |
| ms.topic | include |
| ms.date | 10/03/2025 |
| ms.custom | Intune-Secure-Recommendation |
If compliance policies aren't assigned to iOS/iPadOS devices in Intune, threat actors can exploit noncompliant endpoints to gain unauthorized access to corporate resources, bypass security controls, and persist in the environment. Without enforced compliance, devices can lack critical security configurations like passcode requirements and OS version controls. These gaps increase the risk of data leakage, privilege escalation, and lateral movement. Inconsistent device compliance weakens the organization’s security posture and makes it harder to detect and remediate threats before significant damage occurs.
Enforcing compliance policies ensures iOS/iPadOS devices meet core security requirements and supports Zero Trust by validating device health and reducing exposure to misconfigured or unmanaged endpoints.
Remediation action
Create and assign Intune compliance policies to iOS/iPadOS devices to enforce organizational standards for secure access and management: