Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of Microsoft Entra Suite, a comprehensive secure access solution designed to combat digital attacks involving insecure credentials. This suite aims to prevent security breaches by providing secure access to cloud and on-premises apps with least privilege, both inside and outside the corporate perimeter. By unifying network access, identity protection, governance, and verification, Microsoft Entra Suite streamlines onboarding processes, modernizes remote access, and ensures secure access to apps and resources.
As part of their Secure Future Initiative (SFI) launched last November to address the increasing scale of cyberattacks, Microsoft has shared new security improvements and innovations across Microsoft Entra from July to September 2024. These updates are organized by product to help users quickly find relevant information for their deployment.
Key highlights include new releases and change announcements in Microsoft Entra ID, security improvements such as upcoming MFA enforcement, date change announcements like the deprecation of keychain-backed device identity for Apple devices, and upgrades required for Microsoft Entra Connect by April 2025. Additionally, there are updates on new Certificate Authorities for login.microsoftonline.com, enhancements to Microsoft Copilot for enterprise data protection, and changes in user authentication methods management experience.
Furthermore, Microsoft has introduced new features and improvements in Microsoft Entra ID Governance, External ID, Verified ID, Internet Access, and Private Access. These enhancements aim to provide users with better control, security, and ease of access across various Microsoft Entra services.
To stay informed about the latest updates and insights in Microsoft Entra, users can visit the What’s New in Microsoft Entra hub in the Microsoft Entra admin center. This hub offers a centralized view of the roadmap and change announcements across the Microsoft Entra identity and network access portfolio.
For more details on these updates, users can explore Microsoft Entra News and Insights on the Microsoft Security Blog, the Microsoft Entra blog on Tech Community, Microsoft Entra documentation on Microsoft Learn, and engage in discussions on Microsoft Entra on the Microsoft Community platform. Stay informed, stay secure with Microsoft Entra!
