check before: 2024-06-15
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Defender, Defender XDR, Exchange
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Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Summary:
Microsoft Defender XDR is introducing a simplified DKIM setup for better domain protection, with a rollout from mid-June to late September 2024. The update includes easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for improved information visibility. No action is required for preparation.
Details:
Updated September 12, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This feature update provides improvements to how you can protect your domains from spoofing with DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail).
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August).
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2024-06-07
updated:
2024-09-13
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DKIM Activation Issues
If the simplified DKIM setup is rolled out without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in activating DKIM during domain registration, leading to potential email spoofing and security vulnerabilities.
- roles: Email Administrator, Security Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/microsoft-defender-xdr-simplified-dkim-setup-for-enhanced/ba-p/3856780
User Confusion from UI Changes
The redesigned DKIM page may confuse users if they are not informed about the changes, leading to misconfigurations and potential email delivery issues.
- roles: Email Administrator, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/microsoft-defender-xdr-simplified-dkim-setup-for-enhanced/ba-p/3856780
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-13 | MC Messages | Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This feature update provides improvements to how you can protect your domains from spoofing with DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously mid-July). | Updated September 12, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This feature update provides improvements to how you can protect your domains from spoofing with DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). |
| 2024-09-13 | MC Last Updated | 08/01/2024 18:26:47 | 2024-09-13T00:59:06Z |
| 2024-09-13 | MC Summary | The message details a Microsoft Defender XDR update simplifying DKIM setup for domain protection, with a rollout starting mid-June 2024 and completing by late August 2024. It introduces easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for better information visibility. Preparation is minimal as the update is automatic. | Microsoft Defender XDR is introducing a simplified DKIM setup for better domain protection, with a rollout from mid-June to late September 2024. The update includes easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for improved information visibility. No action is required for preparation. |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Last Updated | 06/07/2024 01:47:45 | 2024-08-01T18:26:47Z |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Messages | This feature update provides improvements to how you can protect your domains from spoofing with DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail).
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. | Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This feature update provides improvements to how you can protect your domains from spoofing with DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously mid-July). |
| 2024-08-02 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Summary | The message details a Microsoft Defender XDR update simplifying DKIM setup for domain protection, with a rollout starting mid-June 2024 and completing by mid-July 2024. It introduces easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for better information visibility. Preparation is minimal as the update is automatic. | The message details a Microsoft Defender XDR update simplifying DKIM setup for domain protection, with a rollout starting mid-June 2024 and completing by late August 2024. It introduces easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for better information visibility. Preparation is minimal as the update is automatic. |
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