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Message ID: MC1037768
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams users will be able to report security risks and concerns with external users outside your organization in one-on-one chats, group chats, and meeting chats. Note: Shared channels are not supported at this time. As an admin, this feature will be available for you to enable it.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 481147.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
After this rollout, Teams users can hover on a chat message, select the three-dot menu, and then select Report message to report a message-based security concern when chatting or meeting with users outside their organization:
This feature will be available by default for admins to configure.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
Review your existing reporting configuration in the Teams admin center > Settings & policies > Global (Org-wide default) settings > Report a security concern and enable the new feature if you want your users to take advantage of it:
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: User reported message settings in Teams – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout begins)
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to report security concerns involving external collaborators is indeed a game-changer for both admins and users alike. For admins, this update means having a powerful tool at their fingertips to enhance the security posture of their organization. By enabling this feature, admins can ensure that their users feel empowered to act on potential security threats, which in turn fosters a culture of vigilance and responsibility.
On the user side, this new functionality is a breath of fresh air. It puts the power back into their hands, allowing them to report any suspicious activity directly from their chats. No longer do users have to feel like they’re navigating the murky waters of external communication without a lifebuoy. With just a click of the three-dot menu, they can report concerns and contribute to a safer collaboration environment.
As for the impact of these changes, it’s hard to overstate how significant they could be. By facilitating an easy reporting process, organizations may see a decrease in security incidents stemming from external chats. This proactive approach is likely to bolster user confidence when collaborating with external partners, knowing they have a direct line to report any issues.
Let’s not forget the humor in all of this—it’s as if Microsoft is saying, “We’ve got your back!” with a wink. It’s a reassuring nod that while collaboration is key, security doesn’t have to take a backseat.
I encourage everyone to share their thoughts on this development! How do you think this will affect your day-to-day use of Microsoft Teams? Will it change the way you interact with external collaborators? Join the conversation and let’s discuss! For more insights on similar updates, check out other posts at mwpro.co.uk.