check before: 2024-09-15
Product:
Entra
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Entra ID introduces FIDO2 provisioning APIs in public preview, enabling pre-provisioning of security keys for users, simplifying onboarding, and ensuring phishing-resistant authentication. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, with completion by late September. No admin action is required for the rollout.
Details:
Microsoft Entra ID now supports FIDO2 provisioning via API, allowing organizations to pre-provision security keys (passkeys) for users. These new APIs can simplify user onboarding and provide seamless phishing-resistant authentication on day one for employees.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
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Created:
2024-09-05
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2024-09-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Onboarding Experience
Without proper preparation, users may face confusion or delays during the onboarding process as they may not be familiar with the new FIDO2 security keys, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity/authentication/how-to-enable-passkey-fido2
Security Awareness
If users are not adequately informed about the new phishing-resistant authentication methods, they may inadvertently expose themselves to security risks, undermining the intended benefits of the FIDO2 provisioning.
- roles: End Users, Security Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity/authentication/how-to-enable-passkey-fido2
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