check before: 2024-09-15
Product:
Defender, Defender for Identity, Defender XDR
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Defender for Identity will soon add new recommendations to Microsoft Secure Score, automatically updating scores to better reflect security posture. Public Preview and General Availability rollouts will begin mid-September 2024. Organizations should review Microsoft Secure Score improvement actions to prepare.
Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Defender XDR | Microsoft Defender for Identity: We're adding to Microsoft Secure Score improvement actions to ensure a more accurate representation of security posture. We will update your score automatically.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD, USSec, USNat): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024.
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2024-08-28
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2024-08-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
Changes in Security Posture Reporting
The automatic updates to Microsoft Secure Score may lead to unexpected changes in security posture reporting, potentially causing confusion among IT staff regarding the actual security status of the organization.
- roles: IT Security Administrators, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-for-identity/security-assessment
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions if the new recommendations lead to immediate changes in access permissions or security settings, impacting their ability to perform tasks effectively.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-for-identity/security-assessment
Configutation Options**
Review Microsoft Secure Score Improvement Actions
Organizations should regularly review the improvement actions in Microsoft Secure Score to ensure they are aligned with the new recommendations from Microsoft Defender for Identity.
- technical instructions: 1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. 2. Navigate to 'Secure Score'. 3. Review the listed improvement actions and implement necessary changes.
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-for-identity/security-assessment
Monitor Defender for Identity Recommendations
After the rollout, monitor the new recommendations provided by Microsoft Defender for Identity to maintain a strong security posture.
- technical instructions: 1. Access the Defender for Identity portal. 2. Check the 'Recommendations' section for updates. 3. Follow the guidance provided for each recommendation to enhance security.
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-for-identity/security-assessment
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