Quick M365 Updates
Automate Guest Cleanup with Entra Guest Lifecycle Policies
Guest lifecycle policies in Entra notify sponsors and disable or delete guests who no longer qualify the rule set.
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Microsoft is preparing to introduce 'Unified roles (preview)' in the Microsoft Entra admin center, enabling precise access across services through a single role assignment and controlled delegation. More service integrations and capabilities are planned for the future.
Guest Lifecycle Policies in Microsoft Entra ID help automate the governance of external guest accounts by checking them against configured lifecycle rules and automatically disabling or deleting accounts that no longer meet the requirements.
Entra ID is retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication for self-service password reset, with a 50-day transition period for organizations. Admins must identify affected users and configure alternative recovery methods for SSPR to avoid password reset disruptions.
SharePoint introduces a new site creation experience that allows admins to redirect users to a custom URL when they try to create a new site. The destination can be a request form, a third-party approval tool, or another page that fits the organization's process.
Microsoft introduces Conditional Access policy plans in public preview to help admins configure shared targeting once and manage different security requirements more efficiently. They work alongside existing Conditional Access policies, which continue to be enforced as before.
Microsoft has introduced a new link-sharing experience for each file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive with hero link. This persistent link reflects changes to sharing permissions, without requiring users to create and share new links for every access update.
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Guest lifecycle policies in Entra notify sponsors and disable or delete guests who no longer qualify the rule set.
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Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 recap: what building 31 security games taught us, plus a few behind-the-scenes stories.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 explores 31 interactive challenges on phishing, threats, identities, attacks, and security awareness.
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Set reminders in Microsoft Teams using the 'Remind me' option on specific chat or channel messages, and choose when to be reminded.
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AI can write the script. Sysadmins decide whether it should run. Here's our unique Sysadmin Day letter from AI's perspective.
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Detect and block high-risk agents automatically using Identity Protection and Conditional Access for Agents based on real-time risk signals.
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With File Level Archiving in SharePoint Online, archive files to a lower-cost storage tier while preserving permissions, metadata & versions.
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Microsoft Teams will detect third-party AI meeting bots, and admins can approve or block AI assistants from joining Teams meetings.
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Microsoft is retiring Standalone SharePoint and OneDrive Plans (Plan 1 & 2). Explore Business & Enterprise suite & storage alternatives now.
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Learn how to collect files in the document library using Microsoft Forms and streamline document collection in SharePoint.
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Cybersecurity Month wrap-up: Strengthen IT environments and secure Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid, and AI platforms.
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Discover how to Unify Identity and Network Access for stronger cybersecurity, Zero Trust implementation, and seamless hybrid work access.
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Learn how to redirect SharePoint site creation requests to an approved page for centralized request management and governance
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Microsoft Teams is allowing two users to share their screens simultaneously in meetings. Learn how it works and when it will roll out.
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Use EnableExternalAccessRestrictionsForChatParticipants, EnableMutualFederationForChatParticipants to strengthen Teams federated group chats.
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Explore new pay-as-you-go billing for SharePoint Storage and learn how to enable consumption-based billing to pay for what you consume.
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Create a SharePoint site ownership policy to detect ownerless sites, notify users to assign owners, and enforce read-only or archive actions.
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Explore the unified workflow experience in SharePoint Online to create and manage Power Automate flows directly from lists and libraries.
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Explore default user permissions in Microsoft 365 and learn how to manage these built-in settings that are enabled by default.
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Discover the top Microsoft 365 security settings you should disable to reduce risks, prevent data exposure, and strengthen tenant security.
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Discover 15 SharePoint permissions best practices to prevent unauthorized access, manage permissions efficiently, and stay in control.
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Learn how to block external Teams users directly from the Defender portal and manage blocked users to keep your organization secure.
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Learn how to create and assign scope tags in Microsoft Intune to control visibility and streamline Intune resources management.
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Learn how to automate external user invitations using Power Automate and Adaptive Cards in Teams with this step-by-step guide.
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