Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Abstract: Windows Autopilot, Microsoft’s cloud-based deployment technology, enables zero-touch Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrollment, transforming the way enterprises provision and manage Windows endpoints. This article examines Autopilot as both a technical solution and a scholarly framework, highlighting how automation eliminates legacy imaging approaches, reduces IT workload, enhances security, and accelerates employee onboarding. The paper outlines Autopilot’s architectural components, including Pre-Provisioning (White Glove) and integration with Microsoft Intune for continuous compliance. Findings demonstrate that Autopilot reduces deployment effort by 67%, decreases shipping costs by 72%, and cuts provisioning time nearly in half, aligning with global industry trends in zero-touch provisioning (GoWorkWize, 2025; Allied Analytics LLP, 2025; Shahane, R. 2024). Security posture is strengthened through automated policy enforcement, BitLocker encryption, and integration with Azure Active Directory for identity verification. By documenting implementation methodologies, exception handling, and empirical ROI, this study contributes a replicable model for IT and security researchers, situating Autopilot within the broader context of Zero Trust and hybrid work enablement.