Welcome to our latest blog post on How to require CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on with Microsoft Intune. In this article, we’ll explore the best practices for adding the requirement to use CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on the Windows machine. In the end you will get the same experience as logging in to a Server as you probably want to achieve. Whether you’re new to Intune or looking to enhance your existing setup, these tips will guide you toward a more secure and efficient management experience.
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Why require CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on
This security policy setting determines whether pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before a user can log on. Microsoft developed the Interactive Logon CTRLALTDEL feature to make it easier for users with certain types of physical impairments to log on to Windows computers.
If users are not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL, they are susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept their passwords. If CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before login, user passwords are communicated through a trusted path.
How to require CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on with Microsoft Intune
In this section we will show you the process of How to require CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on with Microsoft Intune. We will enable this setting through the Configuration Profiles in Microsoft Intune. We will create a new profile and configure the settings. Just follow the steps below.
- Go to intune.microsoft.com
- Click on Devices
- Click on Windows
- Click on Configuration profiles
- Click on Create
- Click on New Policy
- Platform: Windows 10 and later
- Profile type: Settings catalog
- Click on Create
Give it a meaningful name and description. Click on Next.
On the Configuration settings tab do the following:
- Click on Add settings
- Search for Interactive Logon Do Not Require CTRLALTDEL
- Choose Local Policies Security Options
- Click on Interactive Logon Do Not Require CTRLALTDEL
- On the left site Enabel Interactive Logon Do Not Require CTRLALTDEL
- Define your Scope if applicable and click on Next
- On the Assignments tab assign the Policy to a Group or to All Users / All Devices
- And Review + Create the Policy
Congratulations! You have successfully deployed the policy.
Conclusion
You learned How to require CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on with Microsoft Intune. We created a new Configuration Profile in the Microsoft Intune Portal. Your Assigned Groups or Users will receive your profile settings when the devices check-in with the Intune service. Once the policy applies to the devices, Users must press CTRL + ALT + DEL before logging on to Windows unless they use a smart card for Windows logon. A smart card is a tamper-proof device that stores security information. We hope this guide has provided you with valuable insights to improve your device management strategy. Did you enjoy this article? Dont forget to follow us and share this article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below.
