Driving cloud-first identity: User SOA is now Public Preview and Group SOA is Generally Available

Joseph Dadzie

Microsoft

Nov 04, 2025

Simplify hybrid complexity and strengthen your security posture by managing users and groups natively in the cloud.

Back in August, I shared how Group Source of Authority (SOA) conversion helps organizations govern legacy groups in the cloud, simplifying on-premises cleanup and extending governance to apps that st...

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Driving cloud-first identity: User SOA is now Public Preview and Group SOA is Generally Available

Simplify hybrid complexity and strengthen your security posture by managing users and groups natively in the cloud.