Latest news and updates about Entra ID.
Microsoft has released generally available migration tools and guidance to help Azure AD B2C customers move to Microsoft Entra External ID. With Azure AD B2C no longer receiving new features, these new options give IT teams a clearer path to modernize customer identity while reducing migration risk.
Microsoft is making three important Microsoft Entra ID security changes in 2026: retiring Custom controls in favor of External MFA, enforcing Conditional Access more consistently during credential registration, and requiring explicitly registered authentication methods for SSPR. These updates matter because they close policy enforcement gaps, improve identity security, and require admins to review configurations before enforcement deadlines arrive.
Microsoft has published a new Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access operations guide on Microsoft Learn to help teams manage day 2 operations after deployment. The guide provides prescriptive monitoring, health checks, role assignments, templates, and automation guidance so IT teams can run Global Secure Access more consistently and proactively.
Microsoft Entra Agent ID is now generally available, giving organizations a dedicated identity and access foundation for AI agents in production. Combined with the Microsoft Agent 365 CLI and SDK, it helps IT and security teams onboard, govern, audit, and secure agent instances across Microsoft and non-Microsoft frameworks.
Microsoft Entra’s June 2026 updates bring major identity improvements across passkeys, phishing-resistant MFA for Linux desktops, and Azure AD B2C migration to External ID. The release also adds cross-tenant group sync, app deactivation, redesigned My Account pages, and new governance features that help IT teams strengthen security and simplify administration.
Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance now helps organizations discover shadow tenants connected through B2B collaboration, multitenant apps, and shared billing signals. The new related tenants capability gives IT teams continuous visibility into hidden tenant sprawl so they can assess risk, quarantine unsanctioned tenants, and tighten identity governance.
Microsoft has made Platform SSO during Automated Device Enrollment generally available for macOS. The update lets organizations register devices and enable Platform SSO automatically during setup, reducing user prompts and helping IT teams deliver a more secure, consistent onboarding experience from day one.
Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 SP3 is now generally available, bringing improved stability, broader platform compatibility, and a new Azure SQL Database deployment option for the Synchronization Service. The update matters for organizations running hybrid identity environments because it reduces operational risk, supports newer infrastructure components, and gives customers a supported path forward while planning longer-term moves to Microsoft Entra.
Microsoft is expanding Face Check in Microsoft Entra Verified ID to strengthen identity verification during remote onboarding, access requests, and account recovery. The update removes per-user Face Check limits in Microsoft Entra Suite and highlights general availability for verified account recovery, helping organizations reduce impersonation risk and help desk dependency.
Microsoft Entra’s May 2026 updates focus heavily on Global Secure Access, certificate-based authentication, and stronger privileged access controls. The new capabilities help IT teams extend Zero Trust protections to branch offices, mobile devices, external users, and AI workloads while improving usability and policy enforcement.
Microsoft is expanding its passkey-first strategy in Entra ID by addressing the security gaps that remain after passkey deployment, including fallback credentials and weak account recovery. New capabilities such as Windows passkeys, passkey-preferred authentication, and generally available Entra ID account recovery help organizations reduce phishing and social engineering risk while improving user experience.
Microsoft has launched a five-part Secure identity foundation with Microsoft Entra webinar series focused on passwordless authentication, Conditional Access, ID Protection, Tenant Governance, and Backup and Recovery. The series gives IT and security teams practical deployment guidance to strengthen access management, improve tenant visibility, and build more resilient identity protections across cloud and hybrid environments.