409961 – Microsoft Viva: Copilot dashboard access can be granted using Entra groups

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

(MC892650)

Details:

In the coming months, the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard access can be granted by Global admins using Microsoft Entra ID (AAD) Groups. This will reduce the manual effort of the admins.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-08

updated:
2024-11-07

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased administrative efficiency
- Role Impacted: Global Administrators
- Description: The ability to grant access to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard via Entra groups will streamline the process, reducing the time spent on manual access management.
- Reference: [Microsoft Entra Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/enterprise-users/groups/groups-overview)

- Potential for misconfiguration
- Role Impacted: IT Security Administrators
- Description: With the new access method, there is a risk of incorrect group configurations leading to unauthorized access or denial of service for legitimate users.
- Reference: [Microsoft Security Best Practices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/best-practices-for-azure-active-directory-groups/ba-p/3681390)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Dependency on Microsoft Entra ID
- Role Impacted: IT Service Managers
- Description: The change relies heavily on the stability and performance of Microsoft Entra ID, which could affect access to the Copilot Dashboard if there are outages or issues.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Service Health](https://status.office365.com/)

- Interoperability with existing Microsoft 365 services
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Teams
- Description: The integration of Entra groups with Microsoft 365 services may require updates or adjustments to existing workflows and policies, potentially leading to temporary disruptions.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Integration](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/integrate-microsoft-365-services?view=o365-worldwide)

Data Protection**

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