What are "security baselines" in Intune?

Security baselines in Intune refer to predefined policies designed to secure devices and applications within an organization's environment. These baselines come pre-configured with recommended security settings based on best practices and compliance standards, making it easier for administrators to apply consistent security measures across all devices enrolled in Intune.

These policies cover various aspects, including password requirements, encryption settings, and security configurations for both Windows and mobile devices. By utilizing security baselines, organizations can ensure a standardized approach to protection that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements, thus bolstering their overall security posture.

The other options do not accurately describe what security baselines are. User-defined configurations are tailored settings made by administrators, while external compliance requirements involve regulations that the organization may need to follow but are not embedded in Intune as security baselines. Network segmentation guidelines pertain to the architecture of a network rather than specific device and application security, making them unrelated to the concept of security baselines in Intune.