Quick M365 Updates
Microsoft Deprecates RC4 Encryption for Kerberos Authentication
Explore why Microsoft deprecates RC4 encryption in Kerberos authentication and learn how to prepare for the upcoming AES enforcement.
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Summary Starting January 30, 2026, Microsoft began enforcing billing meter for guest governance in Microsoft Entra ID. Now organizations are required to link an Azure subscription to continue using governance features for guest users. Billing is calculated based on Monthly active users (MAU) involved in Entra ID governance actions. Microsoft…
Summary Microsoft is enhancing Conditional Access enforcement for policies that target All resources, including those with exclusions. Sign-ins from client applications requesting only basic directory scopes will now be fully evaluated. The rollout begins March 2026 and continues through June 2026; organizations should review policies and custom apps for requirements like MFA…
Blog Summary With the Windows update released on or after January 13, 2026, Microsoft is deprecating RC4 encryption for Kerberos authentication. As part of this change, AES encryption will be gradually enforced for all accounts, except those explicitly configured to use RC4. To avoid authentication issues, organizations must plan and…
Summary Microsoft introduces Unified Tenant Configuration Management (UTCM) APIs in Microsoft Graph, enabling admins to monitor and detect configuration drift across multiple Microsoft 365 workloads. This brings native tenant-wide drift monitoring for easier governance and improved compliance. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem grows, keeping tenant settings aligned with the intended configuration becomes…
Blog Summary As the legacy Reporting Web Services will be deprecated by April 6, 2026, Microsoft is extending Graph API support to the new Message Trace feature starting in late January 2026. This provides a modern, REST-based experience for accessing message trace and message trace details programmatically. Plan your migration…
Summary Microsoft updates licensing to extend access to advanced capabilities in Teams and Places without requiring a Teams Premium license. This update removes exclusive barriers, giving organizations easier access to intelligent tools for managing workspaces and events without added licensing complexity. For years, Teams and Places have quietly grown into powerful…
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Try AdminDroid for Free!Explore why Microsoft deprecates RC4 encryption in Kerberos authentication and learn how to prepare for the upcoming AES enforcement.
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Microsoft Graph now supports Message Trace to help you track emails easily and programmatically through modern REST-based endpoints.
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Explore the new external domains anomalies report in Teams to detect unusual behaviour from external domains early and take immediate action.
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Learn how to fix blank Device ID and Join Type fields in Entra ID sign-in logs by integrating authentication to share device context details.
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Explore how MS Authenticator enforces jailbroken or rooted device detection during sign-in to strengthen Entra sign-in security.
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Explore Microsoft’s new update to replace Entra’s legacy “Require multifactor authentication sessions” option with “Revoke Sessions” button.
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Explore how the Shared tab in MS Teams Channels that makes it easier to access files and links shared in posts and document libraries for good collaboration.
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Baseline Security Mode (BSM) is a centralized Microsoft 365 security framework that enforces essential identity, access, and authentication protections.
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Discover how Microsoft’s new admin consent for accessing Exchange and Teams APIs provides tighter control on app management and data security.
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Learn how to restrict remote PowerShell access for non-admins to allow only admins to connect computers or servers within your organization.
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Learn how to set up a Conditional Access policies to protect Generative AI apps from unauthorized access and ensure secure AI usage.
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Restrict OneDrive external sharing to security groups to and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
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