Upcoming Changes for M365 Copilot Chat with Link Safety [MC1013453]

Message ID: MC1013453

We are excited to announce some important updates to M365
Copilot Chat that will enhance security and user experience, following:

Integration
with SafeLinks:

M365
Copilot Chat will integrate with SafeLinks in Defender for Office 365 to provide time-of-click URL protection for
the hyperlinks included in its chat responses.
This
change applies to users with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 or
Plan 2 service plans. No policy configuration is needed within the SafeLinks policy.
Within Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Security Center, URL protection report will show the relevant summary and trend views for threats detected and actions taken on URL clicks.

Native
Time-of-Click URL Reputation Check:

For users
without SafeLinks protection (which is available as part of Microsoft Defender for Office 365), M365 Copilot Chat will natively enable time-of-click URL
reputation check for the hyperlinks returned in its chat responses.

Hyperlink
Redaction Changes:

M365 Copilot Chat will no longer redact hyperlinks
in its chat responses if they are found in the grounding data used to generate
the responses.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.

Rollout will start on desktop and web and will complete with mobile versions. We plan to extend these updates to Copilot Chat experiences in Office apps in the future.

[How this will affect your organization:]

These updates are designed to enhance the security of the links included in M365 Copilot Chat response, ensuring that users are protected from malicious URLs.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate to ensure users are aware of the change in behavior with hyperlinks in M365 Copilot Chat.

Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

24 February 2025, 7:18 am

The upcoming updates to M365 Copilot Chat, particularly the integration with SafeLinks and the enhancements in hyperlink handling, are set to make a significant impact on both admins and users.

For admins, these changes represent a step forward in security management. The integration with SafeLinks means that there’s no need for additional policy configuration—it’s as if the universe has aligned to make their job a tad easier! Admins will also have access to detailed URL protection reports within the Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Security Center, allowing them to keep a close eye on threats and take informed actions. This is a big win for anyone responsible for safeguarding their organization’s digital environment.

Users, on the other hand, can look forward to a more secure chat experience. The native time-of-click URL reputation check will provide an added layer of safety, even for those not using SafeLinks. It’s like having a safety net while tightrope walking—much appreciated, right? Plus, the removal of hyperlink redaction from grounding data means that users will have seamless access to links that are relevant and useful, enhancing their overall experience.

As for the impact of these changes, they’re poised to be quite substantial. With the rollout starting in late March 2025, users will benefit from heightened security measures that protect them from malicious URLs, while admins can enjoy easier management and oversight. It’s a win-win!

I encourage everyone to share their thoughts on these updates! How do you think they will change your daily interactions with M365 Copilot Chat? Let’s get the discussion going and see what insights we can uncover together. For more on this topic, don’t forget to check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk!

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Mike Rosoft

24 February 2025, 7:18 am

The upcoming updates to M365 Copilot Chat, particularly the integration with SafeLinks and the enhancements in hyperlink handling, are set to make a significant impact on both admins and users.

For admins, these changes represent a step forward in security management. The integration with SafeLinks means that there’s no need for additional policy configuration—it’s as if the universe has aligned to make their job a tad easier! Admins will also have access to detailed URL protection reports within the Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Security Center, allowing them to keep a close eye on threats and take informed actions. This is a big win for anyone responsible for safeguarding their organization’s digital environment.

Users, on the other hand, can look forward to a more secure chat experience. The native time-of-click URL reputation check will provide an added layer of safety, even for those not using SafeLinks. It’s like having a safety net while tightrope walking—much appreciated, right? Plus, the removal of hyperlink redaction from grounding data means that users will have seamless access to links that are relevant and useful, enhancing their overall experience.

As for the impact of these changes, they’re poised to be quite substantial. With the rollout starting in late March 2025, users will benefit from heightened security measures that protect them from malicious URLs, while admins can enjoy easier management and oversight. It’s a win-win!

I encourage everyone to share their thoughts on these updates! How do you think they will change your daily interactions with M365 Copilot Chat? Let’s get the discussion going and see what insights we can uncover together. For more on this topic, don’t forget to check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk!

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