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S5E38 - Microsoft updates October - new products and features released
Nov 8, 2024
Discover the latest features rolling out in Microsoft's ecosystem, including enhancements to Entra, Intune, and Defender. Delve into security updates, particularly around Active Directory risks and identity management. Get the scoop on exciting upcoming Defender labs and new capabilities in Microsoft Defender and Azure services. The hosts highlight crucial improvements in threat detection and the importance of staying current as changes unfold ahead of the Ignite conference.
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- Recent updates to Microsoft Defender enhance security features across services, improving threat detection and user management capabilities.
- Significant changes in Azure include upcoming service retirements and new public preview features aimed at optimizing application performance.
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Updates on Microsoft Defender Features
Recent enhancements to Microsoft Defender focus on improving security features across various services. The Defender XDR portal has introduced new unified role-based access controls to help manage user interactions with Microsoft threat experts. Additionally, Defender for Office has been updated to now support IPv6 in tenant block lists, reflecting the ongoing transition towards more internet connectivity options. In terms of identity security, Defender for Identity has expanded its posture recommendation coverage by ten new updates, improving the overall security protocols for accounts and groups within the Azure environment.
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