MC708505 – (Updated) Unified RBAC provides centralized role-based administration controls for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (archived)

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Defender, Defender for Office 365, Defender XDR, Entra, Exchange, Microsoft 365 Defender

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Summary:
Unified RBAC for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers centralized controls and is now generally available. The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan rollout completion is rescheduled for early August 2024. Organizations can opt-in to URBAC, which requires configuring new roles to replace existing RBAC permissions. A wizard is available to assist with importing roles from Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Exchange Online permissions need manual setup. Existing Microsoft Entra global roles will be respected under the new URBAC model. For more information, visit Microsoft 365 Defender Unified role-based access control (RBAC) | Microsoft Learn.

Details:
Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to complete by late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.

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2024-01-20

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2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Transition to Unified RBAC may require significant reconfiguration of existing permissions.
- Role: IT Administrators
- Dependency: Existing RBAC configurations and Exchange Online permissions.
- Potential downtime or service interruptions during the migration process.
- Role: IT Operations Team
- Dependency: Coordination with Microsoft services and internal change management processes.
- Increased complexity in managing permissions across multiple Defender solutions.
- Role: IT Security Teams
- Dependency: Integration with Microsoft Entra global roles and other security tools.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in access control may lead to temporary loss of access for users during the transition.
- Role: End Users
- Dependency: User roles and permissions in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online.
- Need for updated documentation and training materials for users and administrators.
- Role: IT Training and Support Teams
- Dependency: Existing training resources and user guides.
- Potential for increased support tickets related to access issues post-migration.
- Role: IT Helpdesk
- Dependency: User experience and feedback mechanisms.

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience changes in their access levels, affecting their ability to perform tasks.
- Role: End Users
- Dependency: Specific roles and permissions assigned in the new URBAC model.
- Increased need for communication regarding changes to access and permissions.
- Role: IT Communication Teams
- Dependency: Internal communication channels and user engagement strategies.
- Users may require additional support during the transition to understand new role configurations.
- Role: IT Support Teams
- Dependency: Availability of support resources and training sessions.

For further details, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation on Unified RBAC: [Microsoft 365 Defender Unified role-based access control (RBAC)](https://aka.ms/M365DRBAC).

Opportunities**

- Streamlined Role Management
- Implementing Unified RBAC (URBAC) allows for centralized role management across Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and other Defender solutions.
- Opportunity for IT Administration to reduce complexity in managing user permissions and roles.
- Roles that might profit: IT Administrators, Security Teams.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Defender Unified RBAC](https://aka.ms/M365DRBAC)

- Enhanced Security Posture
- By adopting URBAC, organizations can ensure that security teams have consistent and appropriate access across all Defender solutions, reducing the risk of misconfigured permissions.
- This can lead to improved compliance and security monitoring capabilities.
- Roles that might profit: Compliance Officers, Security Analysts.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Defender Unified RBAC](https://aka.ms/M365DRBAC)

- Cost-Effective Role Migration
- The import roles wizard simplifies the migration process from existing RBAC to URBAC, potentially reducing the time and resources spent on manual role configuration.
- This can lead to cost savings in terms of labor and operational efficiency.
- Roles that might profit: IT Project Managers, Operations Teams.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Defender Unified RBAC](https://aka.ms/M365DRBAC)

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-08-03MC Last Updated04/15/2024 20:13:322024-08-02T20:39:36Z
2024-08-03MC MessagesUpdated April 12, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to complete in late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan will complete rolling out in late July 2024.
Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to complete by late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
2024-08-03MC End Time09/02/2024 09:00:002024-09-16T09:00:00Z
2024-08-03MC SummaryUnified RBAC for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers centralized controls and is now generally available. The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan rollout completion is rescheduled for early August 2024. Organizations can opt-in to URBAC, which requires configuring new roles to replace existing RBAC permissions. A wizard is available to assist with importing roles from Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Exchange Online permissions need manual setup. Existing Microsoft Entra global roles will be respected under the new URBAC model. For more information, visit Microsoft 365 Defender Unified role-based access control (RBAC) | Microsoft Learn.
2024-04-16MC MessagesUpdated April 12, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan will start rolling out in late July 2024.
Updated April 12, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to complete in late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan will complete rolling out in late July 2024.
2024-04-16MC Last Updated04/12/2024 22:50:192024-04-15T20:13:32Z
2024-04-13MC MessagesMicrosoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan will start rolling out in late February 2024.
Updated April 12, 2024: We have updated the timing of the "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan availability to late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC.
[When this will happen:]
Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) is generally available.
The "Defender Platform for Office 365" Service Plan will start rolling out in late July 2024.
2024-04-13MC TitleUnified RBAC provides centralized role-based administration controls for Microsoft Defender for Office 365(Updated) Unified RBAC provides centralized role-based administration controls for Microsoft Defender for Office 365
2024-04-13MC Last Updated01/20/2024 01:16:382024-04-12T22:50:19Z
2024-04-13MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impact, Admin impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
2024-04-13MC End Time03/25/2024 08:00:002024-09-02T09:00:00Z

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