How does Intune assist with conditionally granting access to corporate resources?

Intune assists with conditionally granting access to corporate resources primarily by enforcing compliance policies for devices and users. This involves assessing the compliance status of a device in terms of its security posture before allowing access to sensitive corporate data. Compliance policies can include various criteria such as whether a device is encrypted, whether it has a passcode, or whether it meets specific security configurations.

When a device connects to corporate resources, Intune evaluates these compliance policies to determine if access can be granted. If a device fails to meet the compliance requirements, Intune can block access, redirect the user to remediation activities, or grant limited access based on predefined conditions. This ensures that only devices that adhere to organizational security policies can access sensitive information, thereby protecting corporate assets from potential threats.

The other options, though relevant to security and access, do not encapsulate the core function of Intune in the context of conditional access as effectively as compliance policies do. For instance, while location information, activity logs, and multi-factor authentication are important security measures, they do not replace the need for a robust compliance framework that Intune provides.