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Upcoming Community Calls April 2026 CANCELLED: Apr. 7 | 9:00am | Microsoft Intune | Re‑Envisioned: The New Single Device Experience in the Intune Admin Console We’ve updated the single device page in the Intune admin center to make it easier to track device activity, access tools and reports, and manage device information in a more consistent and intuitive layout. The new full-page layout gives a single view for monitoring signals, supporting focus in dedicated views for tools and reports. Join us for an overview of these changes, now available in public preview. CANCELLED: Apr. 14 | 8:00am | Microsoft Sentinel | Using distributed content to manage your multi-tenant SecOps Content distribution is a powerful multi-tenant feature that enables scalable management of security content across tenants. With this capability, you can create content distribution profiles in the multi-tenant portal that allow you to seamlessly replicate existing content—such as custom detection rules and endpoint security policies—from a source tenant to designated target tenants. Once distributed, the content runs on the target tenant, enabling centralized control with localized execution. This allows you to onboard new tenants quickly and maintain a consistent security baseline across tenants. In this session we'll walk through how you can use this new capability to scale your security operations. Apr. 23 | 8:00am | Security Copilot Skilling Series | Getting started with Security Copilot New to Security Copilot? This session walks through what you actually need to get started, including E5 inclusion requirements and a practical overview of the core experiences and agents you will use on day one. RESCHEDULED Apr. 28 | 8:00am | Security Copilot Skilling Series | Security Copilot Agents, DSPM AI Observability, and IRM for Agents This session covers an overview of how Microsoft Purview supports AI risk visibility and investigation through Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Insider Risk Management (IRM), alongside Security Copilot–powered agents. This session will go over what is AI Observability in DSPM as well as IRM for Agents in Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry. Attendees will learn about the IRM Triage Agent and DSPM Posture Agent and their deployment. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DSPM and IRM capabilities could be leveraged to improve visibility, context, and response for AI-related data risks in Microsoft Purview. Apr. 30 | 8:00am | Microsoft Security Community Presents | Purview Lightning Talks Join the Microsoft Security Community for Purview Lightning Talks; quick technical sessions delivered by the community, for the community. You’ll pick up practical Purview gems: must-know Compliance Manager tips, smart data security tricks, real-world scenarios, and actionable governance recommendations all in one energizing event. Hear directly from Purview customers, partners, and community members and walk away with ideas you can put to work right immediately. Register now; full agenda coming soon! May 2026 May 12 | 9:00am | Microsoft Sentinel | Hyper scale your SOC: Manage delegated access and role-based scoping in Microsoft Defender In this session we'll discuss Unified role based access control (RBAC) and granular delegated admin privileges (GDAP) expansions including: How to use RBAC to -Allow multiple SOC teams to operate securely within a shared Sentinel environment-Support granular, row-level access without requiring workspace separation-Get consistent and reusable scope definitions across tables and experiences How to use GDAP to -Manage MSSPs and hyper-scaler organizations with delegated- access to governed tenants within the Defender portal-Manage delegated access for Sentinel. Looking for more? Join the Security Advisors! As a Security Advisor, you’ll gain early visibility into product roadmaps, participate in focus groups, and access private preview features before public release. You’ll have a direct channel to share feedback with engineering teams, influencing the direction of Microsoft Security products. The program also offers opportunities to collaborate and network with fellow end users and Microsoft product teams. Join the Security Advisors program that best fits your interests: www.aka.ms/joincommunity. Additional resources Microsoft Security Hub on Tech Community Virtual Ninja Training Courses Microsoft Security Documentation Azure Network Security GitHub Microsoft Defender for Cloud GitHub Microsoft Sentinel GitHub Microsoft Defender XDR GitHub Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps GitHub Microsoft Defender for Identity GitHub Microsoft Purview GitHubAccelerate Your Security Copilot Readiness with Our Global Technical Workshop Series
The Security Copilot team is delivering virtual hands-on technical workshops designed for technical practitioners who want to deepen their AI for Security expertise with Microsoft Entra, Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Threat Protection. These workshops will help you onboard and configure Security Copilot and deepen your knowledge on agents. These free workshops are delivered year-round and available in multiple time zones. What You’ll Learn Our workshop series combines scenario-based instruction, live demos, hands-on exercises, and expert Q&A to help you operationalize Security Copilot across your security stack. These sessions are all moderated by experts from Microsoft’s engineering teams and are aligned with the latest Security Copilot capabilities. Every session delivers 100% technical content, designed to accelerate real-world Security Copilot adoption. Who Should Attend These workshops are ideal for: Security Architects & Engineers SOC Analysts Identity & Access Management Engineers Endpoint & Device Admins Compliance & Risk Practitioners Partner Technical Consultants Customer technical teams adopting AI powered defense Register now for these upcoming Security Copilot Virtual Workshops Start building Security Copilot skills—choose the product area and time zone that works best for you. Please take note of pre-requisites for each workshop in the registration page. Please note at the moment we are not able to accept participants from Russia, China and North Korea. Security Copilot Virtual Workshop: Copilot in Defender North America time zone April 29, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here May 27, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here June 24, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 Am (PST) - register here Asia Pacific time zone April 30, 2026 - register here May 27, 2026 - register here June 24, 2026 - register here Security Copilot Virtual Workshop: Copilot in Entra North America time zone April 22, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here May 20, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here June 17, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here Asia Pacific time zone April 23, 2026 - register here May 21, 2026 - register here Security Copilot Virtual Workshop: Copilot in Intune North America time zone April 8, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here May 6, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here Asia Pacific time zone April 9, 2026 - register here May 7, 2026 - register here Security Copilot Virtual Workshop: Copilot in Purview North America time zone April 15, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here May 13, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here June 10, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 AM (PST) - register here Asia Pacific time zone April 16, 2026 - register here May 14, 2026 - register here June 11, 2026 - register here Learn and Engage with the Microsoft Security Community Log in and follow this Microsoft Security Community Blog and post/ interact in the Microsoft Security Community discussion spaces. Follow = Click the heart in the upper right when you're logged in 🤍 Join the Microsoft Security Community and be notified of upcoming events, product feedback surveys, and more. Get early access to Microsoft Security products and provide feedback to engineers by joining the Microsoft Security Advisors.. Learn about the Microsoft MVP Program. Join the Microsoft Security Community LinkedIn and the Microsoft Entra Community LinkedIn
Introducing the Entra Helpdesk Portal: A Zero-Trust, Dockerized ITSM Interface for Tier 1 Support
Hello everyone, If you manage identity in Microsoft Entra ID at an enterprise scale, you know the struggle: delegating day-to-day operational tasks (like password resets, session revocations, and MFA management) to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff is inherently risky. The native Azure/Entra portal is incredibly powerful, but it’s complex and lacks mandatory ITSM enforcement. Giving a helpdesk technician the "Helpdesk Administrator" role grants them access to a portal where a single misclick can cause a major headache. To solve this, I’ve developed the Entra Helpdesk Portal (Community Edition)—an open-source, containerized application designed to act as an isolated "airlock" between your support team and your Entra ID tenant. Why This Adds Value to Your Tenant Instead of having technicians log into the Azure portal, they log into this clean, Material Design web interface. It leverages a backend Service Principal (using MSAL and the Graph API) to execute commands on their behalf. Strict Zero Trust: Logging in via Microsoft SSO isn’t enough. The app intercepts the token and checks the user’s UPN against a hardcoded ALLOWED_ADMINS whitelist in your Docker environment file. Mandatory ITSM Ticketing: You cannot enforce ticketing in the native Azure Portal. In this app, every write action prompts a modal requiring a valid ticket number (e.g., INC-123456). Local Audit Logging: All actions, along with the actor, timestamp, and ticket number, are written to an immutable local SQLite database (audit.db) inside the container volume. Performance: Heavy Graph API reads are cached in-memory with a Time-To-Live (TTL) and smart invalidation. Searching for users or loading Enterprise Apps takes milliseconds. What Can It Do? Identity Lifecycle: Create users, auto-generate secure 16-character passwords, revoke sign-in sessions, reset passwords, and delete specific MFA methods to force re-registration. Diagnostics: View a user's last 5 sign-in logs, translating Microsoft error codes into plain English. Group Management: Add/remove members to Security and M365 groups. App/SPN Management: Lazy-load raw requiredResourceAccess Graph API payloads to audit app permissions, and instantly rotate client secrets. Universal Restore: Paste the Object ID of any soft-deleted item into the Recycle Bin tab to instantly resurrect it. How Easy Is It to Setup? I wanted this to be universally deployable, so I compiled it as a multi-architecture Docker image (linux/amd64 and linux/arm64). It will run on a massive Windows Server or a simple Raspberry Pi. Setup takes less than 5 minutes: Create an App Registration in Entra ID and grant it the necessary Graph API Application Permissions (e.g., User.ReadWrite.All, AuditLog.Read.All). Create a docker-compose.yml file. Define your feature toggles. You can literally turn off features (like User Deletion) by setting an environment variable to false. version: '3.8' services: helpdesk-portal: image: jahmed22/entra-helpdesk:latest container_name: entra_helpdesk restart: unless-stopped ports: - "8000:8000" environment: # CORE IDENTITY - TENANT_ID=your_tenant_id_here - CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here - CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here - BASE_URL=https://entradesk.jahmed.cloud - ALLOWED_ADMINS=email address removed for privacy reasons # CUSTOMIZATION & FEATURE FLAGS - APP_NAME=Entra Help Desk - ENABLE_PASSWORD_RESET=true - ENABLE_MFA_MANAGEMENT=true - ENABLE_USER_DELETION=false - ENABLE_GROUP_MANAGEMENT=true - ENABLE_APP_MANAGEMENT=true volumes: - entra_helpdesk_data:/app/static/uploads - entra_helpdesk_db:/app volumes: entra_helpdesk_data: entra_helpdesk_db: 4.Run docker compose up -d and you are done! I built this to give back to the community and help secure our Tier 1 operations. If you are interested in testing it out in your dev tenants or want to see the full architecture breakdown, you can read the complete documentation on my website here I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any feature requests you might have!
Feature Request: Extend Security Copilot inclusion (M365 E5) to M365 A5 Education tenants
Background At Ignite 2025, Microsoft announced that Security Copilot is included for all Microsoft 365 E5 customers, with a phased rollout starting November 18, 2025. This is a significant step forward for security operations. The gap Microsoft 365 A5 for Education is the academic equivalent of E5 — it includes the same core security stack: Microsoft Defender, Entra, Intune, and Purview. However, the Security Copilot inclusion explicitly covers only commercial E5 customers. There is no public roadmap or timeline for extending this benefit to A5 education tenants. Why this matters Education institutions face the same cybersecurity threats as commercial organizations — often with fewer dedicated security resources. The A5 license was positioned as the premium security offering for education. Excluding it from Security Copilot inclusion creates an inequity between commercial and education customers holding functionally equivalent license tiers. Request We would like Microsoft to: Confirm whether Security Copilot inclusion will be extended to M365 A5 Education tenants If yes, provide an indicative timeline If no, clarify the rationale and what alternative paths exist for education customers Are other EDU admins in the same situation? Would appreciate any upvotes or comments to help raise visibility with the product team.
Intune – Unable to reliably validate application installation status via Microsoft Graph APIs
Hi Everyone, I am working on application deployment and validation using Microsoft Intune, and I am trying to implement an automated validation step to confirm whether applications are successfully installed. My primary requirement Verify application installation status Confirm per‑device installation status Validate installation for specific Intune‑managed devices Use Graph APIs as part of an automation workflow APIs tested so far 1️⃣ App installation status per device (NOT working / not usable) I initially tried using the documented API: HTTP GET https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/deviceAppManagement/mobileApps/{mobileAppId}/deviceStatuses Issue: This API is not working for us It either returns no data or behaves as if it is not a valid / usable endpoint It does not return reliable installation status Hence, we cannot use this API for validation in automation At this point, deviceStatuses is not usable as a primary source of truth in our environment. 2️⃣ Detected Apps (secondary confirmation only) We are also using the Detected Apps API: HTTP GET /deviceManagement/managedDevices/{deviceId}/detectedApps This does work, however: It only confirms app presence It does not confirm Intune assignment or installation intent We are using it strictly as a secondary confirmation, not a primary validation method 3️⃣ Intune internal API observed via browser inspection We also tested the API that appears to be used internally by the Intune portal: HTTP GET https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/users/{user-id}/mobileAppIntentAndStates/{device-id} Observations: The API returns data However, installState frequently shows unknown The Intune portal shows a different and final status (Installed / Failed / Pending) This makes the API unreliable for automation It appears to be troubleshooting‑oriented, not intended for reporting or validation Questions I am looking for guidance on Is deviceStatuses known to be unreliable, tenant‑dependent, or effectively unsupported? What is the recommended API to retrieve actual app installation status per device? Are there any v1.0 APIs available for: Device‑level app installation status? User‑level app installation validation? What is Microsoft’s recommended best practice to validate Intune‑installed applications via automation? Is there official documentation that clearly explains: Which API should be used for reporting vs troubleshooting Expected delays or data inconsistencies between Graph APIs and the Intune portal Goal The goal is to build a reliable and supported automation‑based validation mechanism to confirm that Intune‑deployed applications are successfully installed on target devices. Any official guidance, confirmation of known limitations, or alternative approaches would be very helpful. Thanks in advance for your support.I built a free, open-source M365 security assessment tool - looking for feedback
I work as an IT consultant, and a good chunk of my time is spent assessing Microsoft 365 environments for small and mid-sized businesses. Every engagement started the same way: connect to five different PowerShell modules, run dozens of commands across Entra ID, Exchange Online, Defender, SharePoint, and Teams, manually compare each setting against CIS benchmarks, then spend hours assembling everything into a report the client could actually read. The tools that automate this either cost thousands per year, require standing up Azure infrastructure just to run, or only cover one service area. I wanted something simpler: one command that connects, assesses, and produces a client-ready deliverable. So I built it. What M365 Assess does https://github.com/Daren9m/M365-Assess is a PowerShell-based security assessment tool that runs against a Microsoft 365 tenant and produces a comprehensive set of reports. Here is what you get from a single run: 57 automated security checks aligned to the CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark v6.0.1, covering Entra ID, Exchange Online, Defender for Office 365, SharePoint Online, and Teams 12 compliance frameworks mapped simultaneously -- every finding is cross-referenced against NIST 800-53, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS v4.0.1, CMMC 2.0, CISA SCuBA, and DISA STIG (plus CIS profiles for E3 L1/L2 and E5 L1/L2) 20+ CSV exports covering users, mailboxes, MFA status, admin roles, conditional access policies, mail flow rules, device compliance, and more A self-contained HTML report with an executive summary, severity badges, sortable tables, and a compliance overview dashboard -- no external dependencies, fully base64-encoded, just open it in any browser or email it directly The entire assessment is read-only. It never modifies tenant settings. Only Get-* cmdlets are used. A few things I'm proud of Real-time progress in the console. As the assessment runs, you see each check complete with live status indicators and timing. No staring at a blank terminal wondering if it hung. The HTML report is a single file. Logos, backgrounds, fonts -- everything is embedded. You can email the report as an attachment and it renders perfectly. It supports dark mode (auto-detects system preference), and all tables are sortable by clicking column headers. Compliance framework mapping. This was the feature that took the most work. The compliance overview shows coverage percentages across all 12 frameworks, with drill-down to individual controls. Each finding links back to its CIS control ID and maps to every applicable framework control. Pass/Fail detail tables. Each security check shows the CIS control reference, what was checked, what the expected value is, what the actual value is, and a clear Pass/Fail/Warning status. Findings include remediation descriptions to help prioritize fixes. Quick start If you want to try it out, it takes about 5 minutes to get running: # Install prerequisites (if you don't have them already) Install-Module Microsoft.Graph, ExchangeOnlineManagement -Scope CurrentUser Clone and run git clone https://github.com/Daren9m/M365-Assess.git cd M365-Assess .\Invoke-M365Assessment.ps1 The interactive wizard walks you through selecting assessment sections, entering your tenant ID, and choosing an authentication method (interactive browser login, certificate-based, or pre-existing connections). Results land in a timestamped folder with all CSVs and the HTML report. Requires PowerShell 7.x and runs on Windows (macOS and Linux are experimental -- I would love help testing those platforms). Cloud support M365 Assess works with: Commercial (global) tenants GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments If you work in government cloud, the tool handles the different endpoint URIs automatically. What is next This is actively maintained and I have a roadmap of improvements: More automated checks -- 140 CIS v6.0.1 controls are tracked in the registry, with 57 automated today. Expanding coverage is the top priority. Remediation commands -- PowerShell snippets and portal steps for each finding, so you can fix issues directly from the report. XLSX compliance matrix -- A spreadsheet export for audit teams who need to work in Excel. Standalone report regeneration -- Re-run the report from existing CSV data without re-assessing the tenant. I would love your feedback I have been building this for my own consulting work, but I think it could be useful to the broader community. If you try it, I would genuinely appreciate hearing: What checks should I prioritize next? Which security controls matter most in your environment? What compliance frameworks are most requested by your clients or auditors? How does the report land with non-technical stakeholders? Is the executive summary useful, or does it need work? macOS/Linux users -- does it run? What breaks? I have tested it on macOS, but not extensively. Bug reports, feature requests, and contributions are all welcome on GitHub. Repository: https://github.com/Daren9m/M365-Assess License: MIT (free for commercial and personal use) Runtime: PowerShell 7.x Thanks for reading. Happy to answer any questions in the comments.Security Community Spotlight: Luca Romero Arrieche Heller
Meet Luca, Modern Workplace and Cloud Consultant at SoftwareOne Iberia, a Microsoft Partner. Luca has been working with Microsoft Security and cloud technologies for over a decade, closely following the evolution of the Microsoft Security ecosystem. Today, Luca focuses on Modern Work and security transformation projects, including large-scale Microsoft 365 migrations, enterprise messaging modernization with Exchange Online, endpoint management deployments with Microsoft Intune, and identity-driven security architectures across Microsoft environments. In addition to implementation projects, Luca also delivers technical workshops focused on threat protection and Microsoft security technologies, helping organizations better understand and implement solutions such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, endpoint security, and Zero Trust strategies to strengthen their overall security posture. Here’s what Luca had to say about his winding road through Microsoft Security and its Community. All responses are quotes from Luca. Microsoft Security Community How would you describe your Microsoft Security Community involvement or advocacy, globally and/or locally? When did you begin? My involvement with the Microsoft Community began early in my career through regional Microsoft community and influencer programs in Brazil. During that time, I became involved with Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) and started writing security-focused technical articles based on real project experience. My early technical journey began working with on-premises technologies such as ISA Server, Exchange Server, and Active Directory, which provided a strong foundation in Microsoft infrastructure and security. Through community participation and my blog, I began documenting real-world implementations and lessons learned related to Microsoft Security and cloud technologies. Over the years, my professional work has remained closely connected to the Microsoft ecosystem, implementing technologies such as Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Intune in enterprise environments. Today, my community advocacy is strongly connected to real-world experience, focusing on Zero Trust architectures, identity protection, modern endpoint security, and large-scale Microsoft 365 transformations and migrations. I noticed you’ve also answered a number of questions and have helped provide solutions in Microsoft Tech Community forums. How did you come across this and what inspired you to help? I have always been encouraged to participate in the technical community and share knowledge. Since the early days of TechNet, I have been involved in learning from others and contributing whenever possible. The culture of collaboration within the Microsoft ecosystem played an important role in my professional development. Many of the challenges I faced early in my career were solved thanks to the knowledge shared by the community. Because of that, contributing back feels natural. In the Microsoft Security Tech Community forums, I often see questions that are very similar to challenges I face in my daily work as a consultant. Sharing my experience becomes a practical way to help others navigate similar situations. Experience is important not only for solving problems, but also for knowing where to look and how to approach a solution. When I see questions without answers or clear guidance, I try to contribute by sharing practical insights, troubleshooting approaches, and real-world solutions. What do you find most rewarding about being a member of the Microsoft Security Community? What I find most rewarding is knowing that the community played a direct role in shaping my professional journey. Early in my career, I learned extensively through forums, technical discussions, and shared knowledge. That collaborative environment enabled me to grow into increasingly complex enterprise projects. Over the years, I have followed the evolution of Microsoft Security solutions... the community has always been part of that journey. Today, being able to contribute insights gained from large-scale security architectures, identity modernization, and enterprise Microsoft 365 migrations is my way of giving back. Additionally, as a founding member of Microsoft Virtual Academy, I published security-focused technical articles and created my blog to document real-world implementations, always referencing sources and applied knowledge. Speaking of Microsoft Security solutions...which feature or product has provided the most impact? How has it helped you or your customers? The combination of Entra ID Protection with Conditional Access and the unified visibility of Defender XDR (are the Microsoft Security products that have) delivered the greatest impact by reducing compromised credential risks and accelerating incident response through identity, endpoint, and cloud workload correlation. Back to the Microsoft Community- what advice do you have for others who would like to get involved? My advice is simple: start by learning, then share what you have genuinely implemented in practice. The community values real-world experience, technical honesty, and genuine collaboration. It’s not about visibility — it’s about adding value. Be consistent, support others, and document your journey. Impact follows naturally. Linking up with Luca Do you have anything you’d like to promote or recommend? I recommend diving deeper into Intune, Defender, and Exchange Online, especially focusing on the integration between identity, endpoint protection, and email security within a well-structured Zero Trust Where can people get in touch with you or follow your content? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucarheller GitHub: https://github.com/LucaARHeller Blog: https://lucaheller.wordpress.com/ Microsoft Tech Community: LucaHeller Please share anything else essential to you. Before thinking about advanced security tools, it is essential to understand how the underlying technologies work. Whether it is something simple like DNS resolution, how authentication flows operate, or how policies are applied across enterprise environments, these foundational concepts are what allow security architectures to be built correctly. For me, combining strong technical fundamentals with modern security technologies and real-world implementation experience is what enables organizations to build secure and resilient Microsoft environments. Luca’s story is a strong reminder of what makes the Microsoft Security Community thrive: practical contributions grounded in real-world experience. Through training, documenting, and showing up to help others, Luca demonstrates how continuous learning and compassion can benefit everyone. The community is better for his continued involvement, and his journey is an invitation for others to participate, share what they’ve learned, and keep strengthening security together. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn and Engage with the Microsoft Security Community Log in and follow this Microsoft Security Community Blog. 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