Microsoft Entra
The latest Microsoft Entra coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Entra Scores Top Forrester Wave Mark as Identity Becomes AI Security Hub
Microsoft Entra has seized the top position in Forrester’s latest evaluation of workforce identity security platforms, a move that cements identity as the new AI-driven command center of enterprise...
Azure gets Kore.ai multi-agent AI with strict governance and audit controls
Kore.ai introduced the Artemis edition of its Agent Platform on May 21, 2026, marking a significant leap in enterprise AI orchestration. The launch, initially available on Microsoft Azure, delivers a...
Microsoft Entra-Only Azure Files SMB Now GA: No AD Required for Cloud Access
{ "title": "Entra-Only Azure Files SMB GA (May 19, 2026): No AD Needed for Cloud-Only Access", "content": "Microsoft has officially made Entra-Only identities for Azure Files SMB generally...
Microsoft Adds Automatic Identity Backups to Entra ID for Faster Disaster Recovery
Microsoft has quietly begun automatically backing up critical identity objects inside Entra ID, giving administrators a native way to roll back misconfigurations and security compromises without...
CVE-2026-28388: How a Null Dereference in Delta CRL Processing Threatens Microsoft Entra Trust Chains
CVE-2026-28388 exposes a critical vulnerability in how Windows systems process Delta Certificate Revocation Lists, potentially disrupting authentication flows across Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid...
AZ-104 Azure Administrator Certification: Complete Exam Guide with Domain Breakdown & Study Strategy
Microsoft's AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate certification has emerged as the definitive benchmark for cloud operations professionals. The credential validates practical skills in managing Azure...
Microsoft SC-900 Certification: The Essential Guide to Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft's SC-900 certification has emerged as the definitive entry point for professionals seeking to understand the company's modern security, compliance, and identity ecosystem. This foundational...
Storm-2755 AiTM hijacks Canadian payroll with fake job ads, bypassing MFA.
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has uncovered a sophisticated payroll fraud campaign targeting Canadian organizations through advanced adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks. The Storm-2755 operation...
Microsoft Rebrands Identity Governance as Zero Trust Foundation, Not Just Compliance
Microsoft has fundamentally repositioned identity governance from a compliance checkbox to an operational pillar of Zero Trust security. The company's latest framework elevates governance alongside...
Microsoft 365 MFA Outage: Third-Party Dependency Exposes Cloud Authentication Risks
Microsoft's authentication infrastructure experienced a significant disruption on Monday, leaving numerous North American users unable to complete sign-ins to Microsoft 365 services due to...
Microsoft Entra Integrates Third-Party Security: Native Partner Protections Transform Identity Management
Microsoft's identity and access management platform is undergoing a fundamental transformation that moves beyond traditional conditional access and multi-factor authentication. The latest evolution...
Microsoft Entra CSP to Block External Scripts on Login Pages by 2026
Microsoft is implementing a significant security enhancement for its cloud identity platform that will fundamentally change how scripts are loaded on authentication pages. The company has announced...