The Sign-ins workbook in the Microsoft Entra admin center has undergone significant updates to facilitate the transition from Azure Active Directory Authentication Libraries (ADAL) to Microsoft Authentication Libraries (MSAL). This transition is crucial as ADAL reached its end of life in June 2020, making applications vulnerable to security threats due to the lack of security updates. Migrating to MSAL is strongly recommended to enhance security and resilience in authentication and authorization processes.
The updated Sign-ins workbook offers essential insights and data to support organizations in migrating from ADAL to MSAL. It provides a centralized view of applications using ADAL within the tenant, aiding admins in identifying, investigating, and validating ADAL applications for a successful migration.
Key enhancements in the Sign-ins workbook include:
1. Comprehensive sign-in log aggregation: Consolidating logs from various sign-in events.
2. Enhanced data visualization: Updated reports with aggregated metrics and custom filters for focused analysis.
3. Integration with Microsoft Entra recommendations: Direct access to the workbook from the ADAL to MSAL recommendation page for detailed insights.
To initiate the application update process, administrators can access the workbook to obtain a list of all ADAL applications and associated details. The migration guide walks through the steps to transition applications from ADAL to MSAL seamlessly.
Neha Goel, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, emphasizes the importance of this migration for improved security posture and authentication resilience. By leveraging the Sign-ins workbook and following the migration guide, organizations can enhance their security measures and ensure a smooth transition to MSAL.
For more information on Microsoft Entra and identity solutions, you can explore resources such as Microsoft Entra News and Insights, the Microsoft Entra blog on Tech Community, Microsoft Entra documentation on Microsoft Learn, and engage in discussions on Microsoft Community platforms.
