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5 changes were tracked across 3 Microsoft Entra products. The leading updates include (Update)Microsoft Entra ID: General Availability of passkey profiles and migration for existing Passkeys (FIDO2) tenants; Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention - Extend Purview data security to the network layer via Entra GSA integration; Microsoft Entra: Self-service password reset CAPTCHA protection updated.

5 updates

Authentication

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General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows

New

Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will be generally available from late April 2026, enabling phishing-resistant, passwordless sign-in on Windows devices without explicit opt-in. This supports corporate, personal, and shared devices, with admin controls via Authentication Methods policies and Conditional Access. No action is needed unless blocking is desired.

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Fundamentals

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(Update)Microsoft Entra ID: General Availability of passkey profiles and migration for existing Passkeys (FIDO2) tenants

New

Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will GA passkey profiles and synced passkeys for tenants with Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled. Existing configurations migrate to a Default passkey profile with a new passkeyType property. Automatic migration and registration campaign updates roll out regionally through October 2026.

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Standards

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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention - Extend Purview data security to the network layer via Entra GSA integration

New

Microsoft Purview extends data loss prevention to the network layer via integration with Entra Internet Access, enabling inspection and protection of sensitive data in AI interactions and cloud services. It supports policy enforcement, alerts, and auditing, with rollout from July to October 2026, affecting Purview, Entra, and Defender administrators.

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General

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