Refreshing client access tokens (A) is crucial in a Zero Trust environment. After removing malware, new access tokens must be issued to ensure that the previously compromised credentials are no longer valid. This aligns with the Zero Trust principle of continuous verification and least privilege access8.
Microsoft Intune reporting the endpoints as compliant (B) is essential for verifying the security posture of the devices. In a Zero Trust model, endpoint verification is a key component to ensure that devices meet security requirements before granting access45. Intune can assess device health, patch levels, and security configurations, which are all critical factors in determining compliance in a Zero Trust framework.