395939 – Microsoft Edge: Security settings in the Microsoft Edge management service

Product:

Microsoft Edge

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

The Microsoft Edge management service will provide admins with a dedicated experience to manage specific settings that help improve the security posture of their managed browser instances.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-05-10

updated:
2024-08-28

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased complexity in managing browser security settings
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependencies: Existing IT security policies and procedures may need to be updated to align with new Edge management features.
- Potential for configuration errors during the transition to the new management service
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Interdependencies: Other IT services relying on browser configurations (e.g., web applications, intranet services) may experience disruptions if settings are misconfigured.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Enhanced security posture may lead to changes in user access to certain websites or applications
- Role Impacted: End Users
- Dependencies: User training and communication will be necessary to inform users of any new restrictions or changes in access.
- Increased support tickets related to browser functionality or access issues post-implementation
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff
- Interdependencies: Helpdesk systems may experience a surge in requests, impacting response times and resource allocation.

References:
- Microsoft Edge Management Service Overview: [Microsoft Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-management-service)
- Best Practices for Managing Browser Security: [CISA](https://www.cisa.gov/publications-library)