Quick M365 Updates
Move External Emails to a Folder Using Outlook Inbox Rules
Microsoft adds external email tag support to help users move external emails to a folder using Outlook inbox rules.
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Microsoft is ending the preview of the memberOf rule operator on November 3, 2026. After this change, dynamic groups, dynamic administrative units, and entitlement management auto-assignment policies using memberOf rules will stop updating their memberships. This blog includes a PowerShell script to quickly identify affected configurations and helps admins plan their migration to supported dynamic membership rules.
Microsoft Purview now supports time-limited role group assignments for both new and existing members. Admins can set an expiration date from 1 day to 2 years. Once the date is reached, Purview automatically removes the role group assignment. This blog explains how to configure expiration for Purview role groups and the key limitations to know.
If Microsoft Entra Connect Sync is still running solely for device synchronization, you're maintaining infrastructure you may no longer need. This guide shows you how to configure Device Sync in Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync using the Microsoft Entra admin center and Microsoft Graph to synchronize Active Directory computer objects without relying on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync.
Microsoft has officially announced that passkeys will become the default authentication method in Microsoft Entra, replacing Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication. The change begins rolling out on September 1, 2026, with the transition completing on February 1, 2027.
Microsoft is adding two new PowerShell settings that let admins control who can join federated group chats in Microsoft Teams. These settings are disabled by default and will roll out globally between late July and late September 2026.
Microsoft has introduced cross-tenant message recall in Exchange Online. This feature allows users to recall emails sent to external Microsoft 365 tenants. It is disabled by default and works only when the receiving organization explicitly enables it and adds the sender’s Microsoft Entra tenant IDs to an allow list via PowerShell. The rollout begins in mid-August 2026, delivering a secure recall experience for cross-organization collaboration.
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Microsoft adds external email tag support to help users move external emails to a folder using Outlook inbox rules.
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Learn which Microsoft 365 services and technologies are reaching end-of-support milestone in 2026 and how admins can plan ahead.
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Learn to build a unified identity and network foundation for Entra Suite by automating provisioning, compliance checking, VPN replacements.
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Learn to detect shadow AI Usage and protect internet access with Entra Suite features like web content filtering, threat intelligence filtering.
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Learn how Microsoft Entra Suite modernize the security on on-premises application with the help of Microsoft Entra Private Access
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Learn how to ensure least privilege access with access packages, lifecycle workflows in Microsoft Entra Suite
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Learn the importance of Microsoft Entra Suite for secure Zero trust Access to your environment
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This blog highlights the Microsoft 365 services, products, and technologies set to be deprecated in 2025. Admins can plan for necessary steps.
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Learn to delete phone authentication for Microsoft 365 users via Entra admin center, MS Graph PowerShell, and a all-in-one PowerShell script
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Learn to allow external sharing for specific SharePoint sites in Microsoft 365 using a all-in-one PnP PowerShell script
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Learn to track secure score changes in Microsoft 365 to avoid accidental misconfigurations and secure your Microsoft 365 environment.
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Learn to improve Microsoft identity secure score with three crucial Microsoft settings and safeguard your organization's identity.
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Discover 12 free Microsoft 365 management tools for reporting, security assessments, configuration backup, & more to simplify administration.
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Microsoft brings cross-tenant message recall to Exchange Online. Learn how it works to successfully recall emails sent to external tenants.
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Microsoft will require registered authentication methods for SSPR verification. Find unregistered users amd prepare for enforcement.
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Learn how the new Security Detection Report in Teams admin center helps monitor malicious links, impersonation attempts, and unsafe files.
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Discover how the Shadow AI page in Microsoft 365 helps you identify, monitor, and block unauthorized AI tools to reduce risk and secure usage.
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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 create site attestation policy in SharePoint to verify site owners, permissions, etc, improving SharePoint sites governance.
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Explore the crucial Microsoft Teams governance strategies to improve collaboration and ensure compliant use of Teams across the organization.
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Microsoft Ignite 2025 announced the public preview of Entra Agent ID with new capabilities to help organizations manage and secure AI agents.
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Discover new capabilities of ignite to secure AI access with Microsoft Entra Internet Access and ensure safe, compliant connectivity.
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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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Discover the new self-service account recovery feature in Entra ID and learn how it reduces helpdesk workload while providing protection against account takeover.
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