MC1052910 – Action Required – Microsoft Purview Audit Management Activity API service tag changes

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Purview Communication Compliance

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Online, Web, World tenant

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Due to ongoing security hardening of Microsoft Purview services, the Microsoft Purview Audit Management Activity API will be hosted on a new set of IP addresses which will have a new service tag.
[When this will happen:]
This change will be in effect on April 21, 2025.

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Created:
2025-04-11

updated:
2025-04-11

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is updating the IP addresses for its Purview Audit Management Activity API, requiring organizations with custom security settings to update their configurations to include the new Azure service tag, AzureFrontDoor.MicrosoftSecurity, by April 21, 2025.

Direct effects for Operations**

Network Access Issues
If the new service tag is not added to the organization's network security policies, users may experience loss of access to the Microsoft Purview Audit Management Activity API, leading to disruptions in compliance monitoring and reporting.
   - roles: Network Administrator, Compliance Officer
   - references: https://aka.ms/m365endpoints, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-365-management-api/office-365-management-activity-api-reference?toc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fcompliance%2Ftoc.json&bc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json

Increased Security Risks
Failure to update the service tag may expose the organization to security vulnerabilities, as outdated configurations could allow unauthorized access or data breaches.
   - roles: Security Analyst, IT Manager
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=56519, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-365-management-api/office-365-management-activity-api-reference?toc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fcompliance%2Ftoc.json&bc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json

User Experience Degradation
Users relying on the Microsoft Purview services for compliance and audit activities may face interruptions, leading to frustration and decreased productivity if the service tag is not updated in time.
   - roles: End User, Compliance Officer
   - references: https://aka.ms/m365endpoints, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-365-management-api/office-365-management-activity-api-reference?toc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fcompliance%2Ftoc.json&bc=%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json

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