Compliance & Conditional AccessRemediation & Compliance Actions

Remediation & Compliance Actions

20 mins

Understanding the Concept

Compliance policy actions for non-compliance define the automated response when devices fall out of compliance. Actions are executed on a schedule: immediate, after 1 day, after 3 days, etc. The escalation model provides increasingly restrictive actions over time.

Email notifications inform users about non-compliance with instructions for remediation. Custom notification templates can include device details, non-compliant settings, and step-by-step remediation instructions. Multiple notifications can be sent at different intervals.

Remote actions for non-compliance include remote lock, wipe, and retire. These are typically reserved for severe non-compliance or extended periods without remediation. Remote wipe should be used cautiously and typically only for corporate-owned devices.

Key Points

  • Actions schedule: immediate → notify → mark non-compliant → lock → retire
  • Email notifications with custom templates and remediation instructions
  • Escalating actions over time give users chance to remediate
  • Remote lock for immediate security when needed
  • Retire/wipe for severe non-compliance or lost devices
  • Different action schedules for different compliance policies

Why This Matters in Real Organizations

Automated remediation actions reduce the manual effort of chasing non-compliant devices. The escalation model balances security with user productivity by giving users time to fix issues before losing access.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not configuring any actions, leaving compliance informational only
Setting immediate wipe without grace period
Not customizing notification emails with remediation steps
Using the same action schedule for all compliance policies

Interview Tips

  • Explain your non-compliance remediation workflow
  • Discuss how you balance security enforcement with user experience
  • Describe automated actions you've configured

Exam Tips (MD-102)

  • Know the available non-compliance actions and their effects
  • Understand action scheduling and escalation
  • Know the difference between retire and wipe actions

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