Microsoft Entra: Upcoming changes to federatedTokenValidationPolicy default settings [MC1303719]
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Microsoft Entra: Upcoming changes to federatedTokenValidationPolicy default settings [MC1303719]

Message ID: MC1303719 [Introduction]To strengthen security for federated authentication, Microsoft Entra will update the default behavior of federatedTokenValidationPolicy. This policy governs how Microsoft Entra validates federated authentication tokens and determines whether sign-ins are allowed when the internalDomainFederation does not match…
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Microsoft Entra: App Instance Lock enabled by default for new applications [MC1300584]
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Microsoft Entra: App Instance Lock enabled by default for new applications [MC1300584]

Message ID: MC1300584 [Introduction]To improve application security, Microsoft Entra ID will enable App Instance Lock by default for newly created applications. This change prevents sensitive application properties from being modified outside the application’s home tenant, reducing the risk of unauthorized…
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Passkeys in registration campaigns update [MC1279092]
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Passkeys in registration campaigns update [MC1279092]

Message ID: MC1279092 (Updated) Updated April 23, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Earlier communication indicated a change in direction; however, Microsoft will continue to add support for passkeys (FIDO2) in the Enabled state within Registration…
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Cross-tenant security group synchronization [MC1198077]
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Cross-tenant security group synchronization [MC1198077]

Message ID: MC1198077 (Updated) Updated April 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. We’re introducing cross-tenant group synchronization, a new capability that enables organizations to synchronize security groups across Microsoft Entra tenants. This feature simplifies collaboration…
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance Account Discovery [MC1287372]
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance Account Discovery [MC1287372]

Message ID: MC1287372 [Introduction] Microsoft Entra ID Governance now includes Account discovery, a new capability that helps administrators identify application accounts that exist outside of Microsoft Entra ID. Account discovery finds local and orphaned accounts in connected applications and identifies…
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General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows [MC1282568]
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General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows [MC1282568]

Message ID: MC1282568 (Updated) [Introduction] Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will soon be Generally Available, enabling phishing‑resistant, passwordless sign‑in to Microsoft Entra‑protected resources from Windows devices.The Public Preview of this capability was previously announced in MC1247893.Users can create device‑bound passkeys…
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