> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.expel.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.expel.io/connect-your-technology/l-p-integrations/microsoft/microsoft-intune-setup-for-workbench.md). # Microsoft Intune Setup for Workbench This guide helps you set up your integration with Workbench so that we can collect logs for Microsoft Intune. ## Prerequisites 1. You must be able to log in to the Microsoft Entra Admin Console as a user assigned the Global Administrator or User Administrator role. ## Step 1: Enable Console and Cross-Tenant Access for Expel {% hint style="warning" %} **If your organization has already created a new Expel account for console access and enabled cross-tenant access for another Microsoft integration, you may skip to** [**Step 2: Enable Intune Application Access**](#step-2-enable-intune-application-access)**.** The same "\@soc.expel.io" account provides access across all Microsoft services. {% endhint %} ### Step 1: Enable Console Access for a New Account Expel requires console access to allow analysts to perform investigation and triage. Without this additional level of information, details cannot be verified by our analysts and an investigation cannot be initiated. For more information, see [Why Expel Asks for Console Access](/connect-your-technology/about-integrations/why-expel-asks-for-console-access.md). 1. [Log in to the Microsoft Entra Admin Center](https://entra.microsoft.com/) as a user assigned the Global Administrator or User Administrator role. 2. Navigate to **Entra ID > Users > All Users**. 3. Select **User > Invite external user**. 4. On the **Basics** tab, include the following: * **Email** - use your [Organization GUID](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] to create the email address in the format "\@soc.expel.io". For example, `a123bc45-aa12-123b@soc.expel.io` . * **Display Name** - enter "Expel SOC". 5. On the Assignments tab, configure the following: * Select **Add role**. * Search for and select **Global Reader**. {% hint style="info" %} This role provides read-only access across most Microsoft 365 and Azure management consoles. {% endhint %} 6. Select **Review + invite** and then **Invite**. The user account will be added to your directory as a guest, and an invitation will be sent to the email provided. ### Step 2: Enable Cross-Tenant Access In this step you will add Expel as an external organization and configure inbound trust. 1. Still in the Microsoft Entra Admin Center, navigate to **Entra ID > External Identities > Cross-tenant access settings**. 2. Select the **Organizational settings** tab. 3. Select **Add organization**. 4. On the Add organization pane, enter Expel’s tenant ID: `1cde81fd-b430-4035-b24d-709921922876` 5. Select **Expel** from the search results, and then select **Add**. 6. In the Organizational settings list, locate the **Expel** row and select **Inbound access**. 7. On the "Inbound access settings - Expel" page, select the **Trust settings** tab, and configure the following: * Select **Customize settings**. * Enable **Trust multifactor authentication from Microsoft Entra tenants**. * Enable **Trust compliant devices**. * Enable **Trust Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices**. * Under Automatic redemption, enable **Automatically redeem invitations with the tenant Expel**. 8. Select **Save**. ## Step 2: Enable Intune Application Access Choose one of the following methods to enable secure API access. You will need to save the following value(s) as they are generated, for use later in this guide: * Directory (tenant) ID * Application (client) ID\*[^2] * Application (client) secret value\*[^2] {% hint style="info" %} Enabling the Expel Intune Integration app is the recommended approach. However, because the app supports access for multiple Microsoft integrations (Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and so on), it may be that the permissions granted to the app are more than the minimum required for the integration specifically. The second option is available if and when the absolute minimum permissions are required. {% endhint %}
Option 1: Enable the Expel Intune Integration (RECOMMENDED) 1. As an Administrator, go to the[ Expel Admin Consent Page](https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/authorize?prompt=consent\&client_id=7e8071da-c31d-4b6c-9216-1134e4e5710b\&response_type=code\&sso_reload=true). 2. Review and accept the requested permissions. 3. The Expel Intune Integration app now appears under Enterprise Applications. * Review the properties and make sure that all permissions were properly granted. * Copy and save the **Directory (Tenant) ID**, as you will need it in the next step.
Option 2: Create a Custom Entra ID App 1. [Log in to Azure.](https://portal.azure.com/) 2. Navigate to the **Microsoft Entra ID** service. 3. Go to **Manage > App registrations**. 4. Select **New registration**. 5. Fill in the application details as follows: * **Name** - enter "Expel Intune", or another name of your choosing. * **Supported account types** - leave the "accounts in this organizational directory only" option selected (the first option). 6. Select **Register**. 7. You will navigate automatically to the Settings page for the app you just created. 8. Copy and save the **Application (client) ID** and **Directory (tenant) ID** to a safe place, as you will need it in the next step. 9. In the left menu, go to **Manage > API permissions**. 10. Select **Add a permission**. 11. Add the following permissions as **application permissions** (not as delegated permissions):
APIPermissions
Microsoft GraphDeviceManagementApps.Read.All
12. After the permission is assigned, select **Grant admin consent** and **Yes** at the prompt. 13. Still in the new app, use the left menu to go to **Manage > Certificates & secrets**. 14. Select **New client secret**. 15. For the new secret: * **Description** - enter a description, such as "Expel API". * **Expires** - select **730 days (24 months)**. 16. Select **Add**. 17. Copy and save the **client secret's** [**value**](#user-content-fn-3)[^3] to a safe place, as you will need it in the next step.
## Step 3: Add Microsoft Intune as a Security Device in Workbench Now that you have the correct access configured and noted the credentials, you can integrate your tech with Workbench. 1. [Log in to Workbench](https://workbench.expel.io/auth/login?orig=%2F). 2. In the side menu, navigate to **Organization Settings > Security Devices**. If you have multiple organizations, you must select the appropriate organization name from the list. 3. Select **Add Security Device**. 4. In the search box, enter “Intune” and then select the Microsoft Intune integration. 5. Complete the fields as follows: * **Name** - enter a name that might help you more easily identify this integration, such as “CompanyName Intune”; this name will display in Workbench under the Name column, and is a text string that you can filter on. * **Location** - enter the location of your integration, for example “cloud;” this is also a text string that you can filter on, so we recommend being consistent with location naming across your Expel integrations. * **Intune (tenant) ID** - enter the Directory (tenant) ID value from Step 2. * **Application (client) ID** - for custom apps only, enter the Application (client) ID value from Step 2. * **Application (client) secret** - for custom apps only, enter the Application (client) secret value from Step 2. 6. Select **Save**. Your device should be created successfully within a few seconds. A few reminders: * After your connection is healthy, it will take some time for your device to begin polling and receiving data. * To check on the status, select the downward arrow for your device in the first column and choose **View details**. * Polling will happen first; data will be received after that. **You must refresh the page to see updates.** * If your device does not begin polling within 15 minutes, and does not begin receiving data within 30 minutes, [contact our support team for help](/support/how-to-reach-us.md). * To check if alerts are coming through, navigate to **Dashboards > Alert Analysis**. Scroll to the device you want to check, and select the **Expel Alerts** tab to reveal more alert information. It can take 36 to 72 hours for alerts to appear after setup, as we [tune your device](/workbench-reference/alerts/how-expel-alerts-work.md#device-tuning). [^1]: - [Log in to Workbench](https://workbench.expel.io/auth/login?orig=%2F). - Go to **Organization Settings > My Organization**. - On the organization's page, look for the Organization GUID and select the **Copy** button to copy the GUID. [^2]: *Custom Entra ID apps only.* [^3]: Make sure you copy the value, not the secret ID. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.expel.io/connect-your-technology/l-p-integrations/microsoft/microsoft-intune-setup-for-workbench.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.