The Attacker in the Middle detection feature will be generally available in Microsoft Entra ID Protection by late August 2024, enhancing security by identifying compromised user accounts. No admin action is required before the rollout.
The AD FS application migration wizard for Microsoft Entra ID is now generally available, providing a guided experience for migrating AD FS relying party applications. Rollout begins mid-August 2024, with completion expected by late August. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft is introducing an ‘Admin-Controlled Migration to New Outlook’ policy, enabling IT admins to migrate users from classic to new Outlook for Windows. The migration involves three steps, with prompts and messages guiding users through the process. The policy includes settings for re-initiating migration if users revert to classic Outlook.
Microsoft Teams will soon introduce expanded search options for 1:1 chats, allowing users to search content related to a person across Teams. This feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and the web, starting early August 2024 and completing by mid-August 2024. It will be enabled by default.
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is enhanced with Microsoft Copilot for Security, offering alert summaries and detailed user activity investigations. Public Preview begins early August 2024, with General Availability in mid-November 2024. Users need Copilot for Security licenses and proper permissions to use this feature.
New roles for accessing Microsoft Purview AI Hub will be available for Microsoft E5 or Compliance E5 license holders. The Purview Compliance Administrator and Purview Security Reader roles offer different levels of access. Rollouts begin in August 2024, with full availability by late November 2024. Preparation involves reviewing role capabilities and permissions.
Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management will soon support bulk upload for priority user groups. The Public Preview is set for mid-August 2024, with General Availability in early February 2025. This update allows admins to upload multiple UPNs via CSV, simplifying user group management. No admin action is required for the rollout.
A new Microsoft OneDrive feature allows bulk export of admin reports on device status, including various user and sync details. It’s linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88870 and will be available between December 2024 and January 2025. Organizations should enable OneDrive sync reports for data availability.
The new Outlook for Windows allows users to open attachments in their preferred desktop apps by double-clicking, streamlining the workflow. This update, linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401123, will roll out between late August and mid-October 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update.
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a feature for meeting organizers to enable attendee voting on questions and archiving questions from the Q&A feed. This is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398445 and will be available worldwide by late September 2024. Organizers should be notified to prepare for these updates.
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