What is the purpose of user groups in Intune?

User groups in Microsoft Intune serve a key function in the management of policies, applications, and configurations for different sets of users. By organizing users into specific groups, administrators can easily assign mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) policies tailored to those groups.

This capability enables more efficient management as it allows for the segregation of users based on various criteria such as department, job function, or role within the organization. Consequently, policies and applications can be customized and applied to only the relevant groups, facilitating smoother deployment and compliance with organizational standards. This targeted approach also simplifies updates and changes, as admins can modify group settings without needing to adjust individual user settings.

While other options mention important aspects of data management and security, they don't capture the primary function of user groups within Intune, which is to streamline the assignment of configurations and make it easier to roll out services in a way that aligns with the organizational structure.