check before: 2025-01-15
Product:
Defender, Defender for Identity, Defender XDR
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Retirement, Updated message
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Summary:
The "Alert notifications" feature in Microsoft Defender for Identity will be retired starting mid-January 2025, with a new rollout timeline updated on November 13, 2024. Users should transition to using the Incident email notifications in Microsoft Defender XDR to manage notification rules.
Details:
Updated November 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Defender XDR, on the Settings > Identities page, we will retire the Alert notifications page starting mid-January 2025 (previously mid-November). We expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-November).
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Created:
2024-10-18
updated:
2024-11-14
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Retirement of Alert Notifications
Users will stop receiving alert notifications if they do not transition to the new system, leading to potential oversight of critical security incidents.
- roles: Security Administrator, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/m365d-notifications-incidents
Increased Risk of Security Incidents
Without proper notification setup in Defender XDR, users may miss important alerts, increasing the risk of undetected security breaches.
- roles: Security Analyst, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/m365d-notifications-incidents
User Experience Disruption
Users accustomed to the old alert notification system may face confusion and frustration during the transition period, impacting their workflow.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/m365d-notifications-incidents
Training and Adaptation Needs
Users will require training to adapt to the new notification system, which may lead to temporary productivity loss.
- roles: Training Coordinator, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/m365d-notifications-incidents
Potential Compliance Issues
Failure to transition notification settings may lead to non-compliance with security policies, risking penalties or audits.
- roles: Compliance Officer, Security Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/m365d-notifications-incidents
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-14 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact, Retirement | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact, Retirement |
| 2024-11-14 | MC Summary | The "Alert notifications" feature in Microsoft Defender for Identity will retire in November 2024. Users should use the Incident email notifications in Microsoft Defender XDR to manage notification rules. Existing settings must be transferred to avoid disruption in receiving notifications. | The "Alert notifications" feature in Microsoft Defender for Identity will be retired starting mid-January 2025, with a new rollout timeline updated on November 13, 2024. Users should transition to using the Incident email notifications in Microsoft Defender XDR to manage notification rules. |
| 2024-11-14 | MC Last Updated | 10/18/2024 01:35:20 | 2024-11-13T19:30:25Z |
| 2024-11-14 | MC Messages | In Microsoft Defender XDR, on the Settings > Identities page, we will retire the Alert notifications page starting mid-November 2024. We expect to complete by mid-November 2024. | Updated November 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Defender XDR, on the Settings > Identities page, we will retire the Alert notifications page starting mid-January 2025 (previously mid-November). We expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-November). |
| 2024-11-14 | MC Title | Microsoft Defender for Identity: "Alert notifications" feature will retire starting in November 2024 | (Updated) Microsoft Defender for Identity: "Alert notifications" feature will retire starting in November 2024 |
| 2024-11-14 | MC End Time | 01/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-24T09:00:00Z |
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