check before: 2024-10-28
Product:
Defender, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender XDR, Purview Information Protection
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World tenant, Online
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Change type:
Admin impact, Retirement, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
The Files page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be retired on October 28, 2024. Users can manage Information Protection policies and explore malware files via the Policy Management page. The Files and Insights tabs will also be removed from App connectors settings.
Details:
Updated November 19, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps starting October 28, 2024 (previously September 1).
Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page.
You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page.
Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors.
You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps.
Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn
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Created:
2024-06-26
updated:
2024-11-21
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summary for non-techies**
Starting October 28, 2024, Microsoft will retire the Files page and related tabs in Defender for Cloud Apps, moving information protection policies and malware file management to the Policy Management page.
Direct effects for Operations**
Retirement of Files Page
Users will lose access to the Files page, impacting their ability to manage files directly within Defender for Cloud Apps.
- roles: Security Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters
Policy Management Transition
Users must adapt to managing Information Protection policies through the Policy Management page, which may lead to confusion and errors during the transition.
- roles: Security Administrators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters
Removal of Insights Tab
The removal of the Insights tab may hinder users' ability to analyze file-related data, affecting decision-making processes.
- roles: Data Analysts, Security Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters
Increased Training Needs
Users will require additional training to navigate the new Policy Management page effectively, leading to potential downtime and reduced productivity.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters
Potential Security Gaps
Without proper preparation, the transition may create temporary security gaps as users adjust to the new system, increasing vulnerability to threats.
- roles: Security Administrators, IT Risk Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-11-21 | MC Messages | Updated September 12, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps starting October 28, 2024. Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn | Updated November 19, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps starting October 28, 2024 (previously September 1). Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn |
2024-11-21 | MC Title | (Updated) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires September 1, 2024 | (Updated) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires October 28, 2024 |
2024-11-21 | MC Last Updated | 09/13/2024 00:56:17 | 2024-11-20T18:55:57Z |
2024-11-21 | MC prepare | https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters |
2024-09-13 | MC Messages | Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps on September 1, 2024. Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn | Updated September 12, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps starting October 28, 2024. Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn |
2024-09-13 | MC Last Updated | 07/23/2024 00:14:01 | 2024-09-13T00:56:17Z |
2024-09-13 | MC Summary | The Files page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be retired on September 1, 2024. Users should use the Policy Management page for creating, modifying, and exploring Information Protection policies and malware files. This change affects users currently utilizing the Files page. | The Files page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be retired on October 28, 2024. Users can manage Information Protection policies and explore malware files via the Policy Management page. The Files and Insights tabs will also be removed from App connectors settings. |
2024-07-23 | MC Messages | We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps on September 1, 2024.
Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn | Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated this message with additional information regarding the experience with the Files and Insights tab. Thank you for your patience.
We will be retiring the Files page from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps on September 1, 2024. Information Protection policies can be created, modified and explored via the Policy Management page. You can explore malware files on the Policy Management page. Additionally, as part of this retirement, we will also be removing the Files and Insights tabs under Settings > Cloud apps > App connectors. You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using the Files page in Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more: File filters - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Learn |
2024-07-23 | MC Title | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires September 1, 2024 | (Updated) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires September 1, 2024 |
2024-07-23 | MC Last Updated | 07/01/2024 20:19:42 | 2024-07-23T00:14:01Z |
2024-07-23 | MC MessageTagNames | Admin impact, Retirement | Updated message, Admin impact, Retirement |
2024-07-02 | MC Last Updated | 06/26/2024 01:21:50 | 2024-07-01T20:19:42Z |
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