Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will GA passkey profiles and synced passkeys for tenants with Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled. Existing configurations migrate to a Default passkey profile with a new passkeyType property. Automatic migration and registration campaign updates roll out regionally through October 2026.
Day in brief
Quiet period: one External ID documentation update, with no substantive change described
The 20 July period contains a single updated Microsoft Learn item for External ID, titled “Custom Oidc Federation Customers.” The supplied record provides only an IMPORTANT callout and does not explain whether the update changes configuration, behavior, availability, security guidance, or retirement status.
- External ID documentation update has insufficient detail to classify its impact
External ID · GeneralThe “Custom Oidc Federation Customers” page was marked Updated, but its supplied summary contains only an IMPORTANT marker. The evidence does not support calling this a new feature, preview, general availability change, retirement, behavior change, security recommendation, or ordinary clarification.
This period briefing was generated by AI from the tracked Microsoft Learn and Message Center changes.
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Microsoft Entra ID
3 updatesMicrosoft Entra is replacing legacy CAPTCHA in self-service password reset with backend throttling and behavior-based abuse detection to enhance security and accessibility. The rollout starts early August 2026, requires no user or admin action, and maintains current password reset functionality without introducing new controls.
Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will be generally available from late April 2026, enabling phishing-resistant, passwordless sign-in on Windows devices without explicit opt-in. This supports corporate, personal, and shared devices, with admin controls via Authentication Methods policies and Conditional Access. No action is needed unless blocking is desired.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection
1 updateMicrosoft Purview extends data loss prevention to the network layer via integration with Entra Internet Access, enabling inspection and protection of sensitive data in AI interactions and cloud services. It supports policy enforcement, alerts, and auditing, with rollout from July to October 2026, affecting Purview, Entra, and Defender administrators.
Microsoft Entra External ID
1 update> [!IMPORTANT]