Daily.Entra.News6 changes were tracked across 2 Microsoft Entra products. The leading updates include Microsoft Entra: Passkeys by default and retirement of Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication; Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool; Admin Control for SSO prompts.
Microsoft Entra will make passkeys the default authentication method starting September 1, 2026, retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication by February 1, 2027. Customers must configure telecom providers for SMS/voice via the Microsoft Security Store or face disruptions. Passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant security at no extra cost.
IT administrators can now automatically accept SSO permissions on managed Windows devices using a supported registry setting.
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Learn how to use the What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows to simulate workflow execution and preview results without impacting actual users.
1. Under the **Days of inactivity**, enter the number of days you want the trigger to run for if exceeded, and then select **Next**.
The **Pre-Offboard inactive users** template is designed to configure tasks that must be completed before offboarding inactive users.
