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New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements

New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated April 30, 2025
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Let’s discuss New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements. Microsoft Intune released, CIS Microsoft for Windows 11 Benchmark v4.0.0. It is a security framework designed to help organizations apply best practices for configuring Windows 11 devices using Microsoft Intune.

Benchmark v4.0.0 is the upcoming security benchmark designed to help organizations configure Microsoft Intune for Windows 11 devices. with this version, you can easily manage Windows Operating Systems.

With the new version, Updated security recommendations aligned with the latest Windows 11 policies. Pre-configured JSON files for easy import into Microsoft Intune Admin Center. The new version enables modern endpoint management with streamlined security enforcement.

The new version designed to help organizations apply security best practices when managing Windows 11 devices through Microsoft Intune. In this blog post I would like to explain more about CIS Microsoft Intune for Windows 11 Benchmark v4.0.0 Coming Soon.

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New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements - Fig.1
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements – Fig.1

New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements

As mentioned above the new version helps to configure Windows 11 device with the best way using Intune. Helps organizations apply secure configurations to reduce vulnerabilities. Using Microsoft Intune portal you can use the new version.

Key UsesDetails
Security HardeningProvides pre-configured JSON files aligned with CIS guidelines to enhance security settings.
Policy-Based ConfigurationCovers account policies, audit settings, Defender configurations, and other security controls.
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements – Table.1
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements - Fig.2
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements – Fig.2

How to Use Benchmark v4.0.0

By following some steps you can apply security best practices for Windows 11 devices managed via Microsoft Intune. Download pre-configured JSON files from the GitHub repository or the official CIS website.

New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements - Fig.3
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements – Fig.3

Then Open the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Navigate to Devices > Configuration Profiles. Select Import and upload the relevant JSON file. You can assign the policies to targeted groups.

New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements - Fig.4
New CIS Benchmark v4.0.0 Now Released for Intune and Windows 11 Explore Latest Security Enhancements – Fig.4

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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