implementing-device-posture-assessment-in-zero-trust

Implementing device posture assessment as a zero trust access control by integrating endpoint health signals from CrowdStrike ZTA, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf into conditional access policies that enforce compliance before granting resource access.

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name	implementing-device-posture-assessment-in-zero-trust
description	Implementing device posture assessment as a zero trust access control by integrating endpoint health signals from CrowdStrike ZTA, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf into conditional access policies that enforce compliance before granting resource access.
domain	cybersecurity
subdomain	zero-trust-architecture
tags	["device-posture","zero-trust","endpoint-compliance","crowdstrike-zta","intune","conditional-access","jamf"]
version	1.0
author	mahipal
license	Apache-2.0
nist_csf	["PR.AA-01","PR.AA-05","PR.IR-01","GV.PO-01"]
mitre_attack	["T1078","T1190","T1059"]
source	https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills
source_commit	04450304b12645cb2b974ab96d28c0664758a88d
note	Vendored verbatim from an external Apache-2.0 security-skill library, pinned by commit. Exceeds the internal 300-line skill guideline (agent-code-constraints.md) -- kept as-is because this is vendored reference material (forensics/threat-intel procedure), not Yana AI-authored content, and trimming would damage technical accuracy.

Implementing Device Posture Assessment in Zero Trust

When to Use

When enforcing device health as a prerequisite for accessing corporate applications
When integrating CrowdStrike ZTA scores, Intune compliance, or Jamf device status into access decisions
When implementing CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model device pillar requirements
When building conditional access policies that adapt based on real-time endpoint security posture
When detecting and blocking access from compromised, unmanaged, or non-compliant devices

Do not use for IoT or headless devices that cannot run posture agents, as a standalone security control without identity verification, or when real-time posture data is unavailable and stale compliance data would create false trust.

Prerequisites

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): CrowdStrike Falcon with ZTA module, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Mobile Device Management (MDM): Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, or VMware Workspace ONE
Identity Provider: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or Ping Identity with conditional access capability
ZTNA Platform: Zscaler ZPA, Cloudflare Access, Palo Alto Prisma Access, or cloud-native IAP
API access to EDR/MDM platforms for posture signal ingestion

Workflow

Step 1: Define Device Compliance Baselines

Establish minimum security requirements for each device category.

# Microsoft Intune: Create device compliance policy via Graph API
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "DeviceManagementConfiguration.ReadWrite.All"

# Windows 10/11 Compliance Policy
$compliancePolicy = @{
    "@odata.type" = "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy"
    displayName = "Zero Trust - Windows Compliance"
    description = "Minimum device requirements for zero trust access"
    osMinimumVersion = "10.0.19045"
    bitLockerEnabled = $true
    secureBootEnabled = $true
    codeIntegrityEnabled = $true
    tpmRequired = $true
    antivirusRequired = $true
    antiSpywareRequired = $true
    defenderEnabled = $true
    firewallEnabled = $true
    passwordRequired = $true
    passwordMinimumLength = 12
    passwordRequiredType = "alphanumeric"
    storageRequireEncryption = $true
    scheduledActionsForRule = @(
        @{
            ruleName = "PasswordRequired"
            scheduledActionConfigurations = @(
                @{
                    actionType = "block"
                    gracePeriodHours = 24
                    notificationTemplateId = ""
                    notificationMessageCCList = @()
                }
            )
        }
    )
}

New-MgDeviceManagementDeviceCompliancePolicy -BodyParameter $compliancePolicy

# macOS Compliance Policy via Jamf Pro API
curl -X POST "https://jamf.company.com/api/v1/compliance-policies" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${JAMF_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "name": "Zero Trust - macOS Compliance",
    "rules": [
      {"type": "os_version", "operator": ">=", "value": "14.0"},
      {"type": "filevault_enabled", "value": true},
      {"type": "firewall_enabled", "value": true},
      {"type": "gatekeeper_enabled", "value": true},
      {"type": "sip_enabled", "value": true},
      {"type": "auto_update_enabled", "value": true},
      {"type": "screen_lock_timeout", "operator": "<=", "value": 300},
      {"type": "falcon_sensor_running", "value": true}
    ]
  }'

# CrowdStrike Falcon API: Query ZTA scores for all endpoints
curl -X GET "https://api.crowdstrike.com/zero-trust-assessment/entities/assessments/v1?ids=${DEVICE_AID}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${CS_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Response includes:
# {
#   "aid": "device-agent-id",
#   "assessment": {
#     "overall": 82,
#     "os": 90,
#     "sensor_config": 85,
#     "version": "7.14.16703"
#   },
#   "assessment_items": {
#     "os_signals": [
#       {"signal_id": "firmware_protection", "meets_criteria": "yes"},
#       {"signal_id": "disk_encryption", "meets_criteria": "yes"},
#       {"signal_id": "kernel_protection", "meets_criteria": "yes"}
#     ],
#     "sensor_signals": [
#       {"signal_id": "sensor_version", "meets_criteria": "yes"},
#       {"signal_id": "prevention_policies", "meets_criteria": "yes"}
#     ]
#   }
# }

# Define ZTA score thresholds for access tiers
# Tier 1 (Basic Access):      ZTA >= 50
# Tier 2 (Standard Access):   ZTA >= 65
# Tier 3 (Sensitive Access):  ZTA >= 80
# Tier 4 (Critical Access):   ZTA >= 90

# Query devices below minimum threshold
curl -X GET "https://api.crowdstrike.com/zero-trust-assessment/queries/assessments/v1?filter=assessment.overall:<50" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${CS_TOKEN}"

# CrowdStrike ZTA signals evaluated:
# - OS patch level and version
# - Disk encryption (BitLocker/FileVault)
# - Sensor version and configuration
# - Prevention policy enforcement
# - Firmware protection (Secure Boot)
# - Kernel protection (SIP, Code Integrity)
# - Firewall status

# Create Conditional Access policy requiring compliant device
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Policy.ReadWrite.ConditionalAccess"

$caPolicy = @{
    displayName = "Zero Trust - Require Compliant Device"
    state = "enabled"
    conditions = @{
        applications = @{
            includeApplications = @("All")
        }
        users = @{
            includeUsers = @("All")
            excludeGroups = @("BreakGlass-Admins-Group-ID")
        }
        platforms = @{
            includePlatforms = @("all")
        }
        clientAppTypes = @("browser", "mobileAppsAndDesktopClients")
    }
    grantControls = @{
        operator = "AND"
        builtInControls = @("mfa", "compliantDevice")
    }
    sessionControls = @{
        signInFrequency = @{
            value = 4
            type = "hours"
            isEnabled = $true
            authenticationType = "primaryAndSecondaryAuthentication"
            frequencyInterval = "timeBased"
        }
        persistentBrowser = @{
            mode = "never"
            isEnabled = $true
        }
    }
}

New-MgIdentityConditionalAccessPolicy -BodyParameter $caPolicy

# Create risk-based policy using device compliance + sign-in risk
$riskPolicy = @{
    displayName = "Zero Trust - Block High Risk Sign-Ins on Non-Compliant Devices"
    state = "enabled"
    conditions = @{
        applications = @{ includeApplications = @("All") }
        users = @{ includeUsers = @("All") }
        signInRiskLevels = @("high", "medium")
        devices = @{
            deviceFilter = @{
                mode = "include"
                rule = "device.isCompliant -ne True"
            }
        }
    }
    grantControls = @{
        operator = "OR"
        builtInControls = @("block")
    }
}

New-MgIdentityConditionalAccessPolicy -BodyParameter $riskPolicy

# Okta: Configure CrowdStrike device trust integration
# Admin Console > Security > Device Integrations > Add Integration

# Okta API: Create device assurance policy
curl -X POST "https://company.okta.com/api/v1/device-assurances" \
  -H "Authorization: SSWS ${OKTA_API_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "name": "Corporate Device Assurance",
    "platform": "WINDOWS",
    "osVersion": {
      "minimum": "10.0.19045"
    },
    "diskEncryptionType": {
      "include": ["ALL_INTERNAL_VOLUMES"]
    },
    "screenLockType": {
      "include": ["BIOMETRIC", "PASSCODE"]
    },
    "secureHardwarePresent": true,
    "thirdPartySignalProviders": {
      "dtc": {
        "browserVersion": {
          "minimum": "120.0"
        },
        "builtInDnsClientEnabled": true,
        "chromeRemoteDesktopAppBlocked": true,
        "crowdStrikeCustomerId": "CS_CUSTOMER_ID",
        "crowdStrikeAgentId": "REQUIRED",
        "crowdStrikeVerifiedState": {
          "include": ["RUNNING"]
        }
      }
    }
  }'

# Create Okta authentication policy with device assurance
curl -X POST "https://company.okta.com/api/v1/policies" \
  -H "Authorization: SSWS ${OKTA_API_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "name": "Zero Trust Application Policy",
    "type": "ACCESS_POLICY",
    "conditions": null,
    "rules": [
      {
        "name": "Managed Device Access",
        "conditions": {
          "device": {
            "assurance": {
              "include": ["DEVICE_ASSURANCE_POLICY_ID"]
            },
            "managed": true,
            "registered": true
          },
          "people": {
            "groups": {"include": ["EMPLOYEES_GROUP_ID"]}
          }
        },
        "actions": {
          "appSignOn": {
            "access": "ALLOW",
            "verificationMethod": {
              "factorMode": "1FA",
              "type": "ASSURANCE"
            }
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Unmanaged Device - Block",
        "conditions": {
          "device": { "managed": false }
        },
        "actions": {
          "appSignOn": { "access": "DENY" }
        }
      }
    ]
  }'

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Monitor device posture compliance drift in real-time."""

import requests
import time
import json
from datetime import datetime, timezone

CROWDSTRIKE_BASE = "https://api.crowdstrike.com"
INTUNE_BASE = "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0"

def get_cs_token(client_id: str, client_secret: str) -> str:
    resp = requests.post(f"{CROWDSTRIKE_BASE}/oauth2/token", data={
        "client_id": client_id,
        "client_secret": client_secret
    })
    return resp.json()["access_token"]

def get_low_zta_devices(token: str, threshold: int = 50) -> list:
    resp = requests.get(
        f"{CROWDSTRIKE_BASE}/zero-trust-assessment/queries/assessments/v1",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}"},
        params={"filter": f"assessment.overall:<{threshold}", "limit": 100}
    )
    return resp.json().get("resources", [])

def get_intune_noncompliant(token: str) -> list:
    resp = requests.get(
        f"{INTUNE_BASE}/deviceManagement/managedDevices",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}"},
        params={
            "$filter": "complianceState eq 'noncompliant'",
            "$select": "id,deviceName,userPrincipalName,complianceState,lastSyncDateTime,operatingSystem"
        }
    )
    return resp.json().get("value", [])

def check_posture_drift(cs_token: str, intune_token: str):
    print(f"\n[{datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat()}] Device Posture Check")
    print("=" * 60)

    low_zta = get_low_zta_devices(cs_token, threshold=50)
    print(f"CrowdStrike ZTA < 50: {len(low_zta)} devices")

    noncompliant = get_intune_noncompliant(intune_token)
    print(f"Intune Non-Compliant: {len(noncompliant)} devices")

    for device in noncompliant[:10]:
        print(f"  - {device['deviceName']} ({device['userPrincipalName']}): "
              f"{device['complianceState']} | Last sync: {device['lastSyncDateTime']}")

    return {"low_zta_count": len(low_zta), "noncompliant_count": len(noncompliant)}

Term	Definition
Device Posture	Collection of endpoint security attributes (OS version, encryption, EDR status, patch level) evaluated before granting access
CrowdStrike ZTA Score	Numerical score (1-100) calculated by CrowdStrike Falcon assessing endpoint security posture based on OS signals and sensor configuration
Device Compliance Policy	MDM-defined rules specifying minimum security requirements (encryption, PIN, OS version) that devices must meet
Conditional Access	Policy engine (Entra ID, Okta) that evaluates user identity, device compliance, location, and risk before allowing access
Device Trust	Verification that an endpoint is managed, enrolled, and meets security baselines before treating it as trusted
Posture Drift	Degradation of device security posture over time (expired patches, disabled encryption) that should trigger access revocation

Device Posture Assessment Report
==================================================
Organization: HealthCorp
Report Date: 2026-02-23
Total Managed Devices: 2,000

COMPLIANCE BY PLATFORM:
  Windows (1,400 devices):
    Compliant:              1,302 (93.0%)
    Non-compliant:            98 (7.0%)
    Top Issue: Missing patches (45), BitLocker disabled (23)

  macOS (600 devices):
    Compliant:                567 (94.5%)
    Non-compliant:             33 (5.5%)
    Top Issue: OS outdated (18), FileVault disabled (8)

CROWDSTRIKE ZTA SCORES:
  Average Score:              78.4
  Devices >= 85 (Critical):  1,456 (72.8%)
  Devices >= 70 (Standard):  1,812 (90.6%)
  Devices < 50 (Blocked):       34 (1.7%)

CONDITIONAL ACCESS IMPACT (last 7 days):
  Total sign-in attempts:    45,678
  Blocked by posture:           312 (0.7%)
  Remediated within 24h:        289 (92.6%)
  Still non-compliant:           23

POSTURE DRIFT ALERTS:
  Encryption disabled:            5
  EDR sensor stopped:             3
  OS downgraded:                  1