June 2024 Microsoft Entra Updates: Latest Features

Key insights

• Centralized Information Hub: Microsoft Entra's admin center now features a centralized hub offering a comprehensive view of roadmaps and change announcements to help users stay informed about security and product updates.


• Quarterly Product Updates: Updates for the June 2024 quarter include various Microsoft Entra products like Microsoft Entra ID, ID Governance, and Permissions Management, which enhance user authentication and security.


• New Releases and Enhancements: New releases include ID Protection, Passwordless Phone Sign-in for Android, and updates to Windows Account extensions now known as Microsoft Single Sign On. Additionally, new roles such as Organizational Branding Administrator have been introduced.


• Security Updates for Older Windows Versions: Microsoft Entra ID will cease support for older, unpatched versions of Windows using the outdated Key Derivation Function v1, affecting client sign-ins and urging users to apply security patches post-July 2021.


• Retirement of Azure AD Graph: The Azure AD Graph API service is on course to retire by June 2025, with stages set to progressively end support for applications using this service post-August 2024, pushing users to transition to Microsoft Graph.

Exploring Microsoft Entra's Latest Features

Microsoft Entra, an integral part of Microsoft's security and administrative frameworks, introduced significant updates in June 2024 that aim to bolster the identity and access management across its network. With a duty to enhance enterprise security, Microsoft's new features and updates are designed to address various user authentication measures and system vulnerabilities. The most recent updates include advanced role management, more robust authentication methods like passwordless phone sign-ins, and the introduction of new ID management configurations. Furthermore, key security patches have been released particularly for older Windows versions to mitigate risks and enforce compliance with up-to-date security practices. Continuous security updates and the phased retirement of outdated services like Azure AD Graph underline Microsoft's commitment to securing user environments and promoting modern management via Microsoft Graph and other updated tools.

Read the full article What’s new in Microsoft Entra – June 2024

What’s new in Microsoft Entra – June 2024 Have you explored the What’s New in Microsoft Entra hub in the Microsoft Entra admin center? It's a centralized view of our roadmap and change announcements across the Microsoft Entra identity and network access portfolio, so you can stay informed with the latest updates and actionable insights to strengthen your security posture.

Here in the Microsoft Entra blog, we share feature release information and change announcements every quarter. Today’s post covers April – June 2024. It’s organized by Microsoft Entra products, so you can quickly scan what’s relevant for your deployment.

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Entra ID Governance
• Microsoft Entra External ID
• Microsoft Entra Permissions Management
• Microsoft Entra Verified ID

NEW RELEASES include Microsoft Entra ID Protection to remediate risks and unblock users, On-premises password reset to remediate user risk, and Multiple Passwordless Phone Sign-in for Android Devices. Furthermore, Windows Account extension is now Microsoft Single Sign On, and Custom Claims Providers enable token claim augmentation from external data sources.

CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENTS highlight a security update to Entra ID affecting clients running old, unpatched builds of Windows. Security patch requirement after July 2021 is specified for continued access to Entra ID. All currently supported versions of Windows have the required patch. We recommend keeping Windows up-to-date with Security Updates.

• Enhancing the security of Apple devices in the enterprise with hardware-bound device identity, 2-year notice
• Opt-in, provide feedback, and Upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Entra Connect by September 23, 2024

Important Update: Azure AD Graph Retirement mentions that as of June 2023, the Azure AD Graph API service is in a retirement cycle. This will impact newly created applications receiving HTTP 403 for any requests to Azure AD Graph APIs. We are providing an optional configuration to continue use of Azure AD Graph APIs through March 30, 2025.

For upgrade-related guidance, please refer to our docs. It's essential to migrate your applications to Microsoft Graph or configure the application for an extension, ensuring that your customers are prepared for the change. This retrofit focuses on maintaining a seamless service interface while phasing out older technologies.

Exploring Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Entra is a comprehensive suite designed to manage identity and access across your digital environment. Whether it's securing corporate applications or managing cross-platform permissions, Microsoft Entra offers robust functionality to help safeguard and streamline user access. The recent updates to products like Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Governance reflect ongoing improvements that target enterprise security needs. Additionally, with the push towards cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Entra is at the forefront of adaptive and scalable enterprise identity solutions. Its integration possibilities and preventive security measures provide organizations the tools they need to face modern security challenges effectively. This format adheres to HTML structuring principles, ensuring that each section is readable and organized. It strips all external information as requested, focusing purely on summarizing the content relevant to 'What's New in Microsoft Entra' and providing an explanatory commentary on the service itself.

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