MC950901 – Outlook for iOS adding CryptoTokenKit for SMIME

Outlook logo

check before: 2024-12-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Platform:

Developer, iOS, Online, World tenant

Status:

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

Links:

Details:

Summary:
Outlook for iOS will start supporting CryptoTokenKit for SMIME in December 2024, with no required actions for organizations unless they wish to use this feature.

Details:
We're making some changes to SMIME in Outlook for iOS and we're adding the ability for Outlook iOS to use CryptoTokenKit for SMIME.
[When this will happen:]
We will begin rolling out in early December 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.

Change Category:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

Scope:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

Release Phase:

Created:
2024-12-07

updated:
2024-12-07

Task Type

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

Docu to Check

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

MS How does it affect me

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

MS Preperations

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

MS Urgency

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

MS workload name

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

summary for non-techies**

Outlook for iOS is getting an update in December 2024 to include CryptoTokenKit for SMIME, enhancing email security, but it won't require any changes for most organizations unless they choose to use it.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If organizations do not prepare for the new CryptoTokenKit feature, users may experience confusion or disruptions in email encryption processes, leading to potential security risks.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/12/01/outlook-for-ios-crypto-tokenkit-support/

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of CryptoTokenKit may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/12/01/outlook-for-ios-crypto-tokenkit-support/

Configutation Options**

XXXXXXX ... paid membership only

explanation for non-techies**

XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only

** AI generated content. This information must be reviewed before use.

a free basic plan is required to see more details. Sign up here


A cloudsocut.one plan is required to see all the changed details. If you are already a customer, choose login.
If you are new to cloudscout.one please choose a plan.



Share to MS Teams

Login to your account

Welcome Back, We Missed You!