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Type Breaking Feature Security Patch Deprecated Announcement
  • Azure Updates securityazuregapreviewengineer ·

    Azure NetApp Files advanced ransomware protection GA

    Azure NetApp Files advanced ransomware protection (ANF ARP) has reached General Availability. This feature helps organizations detect, respond to, and recover from ransomware threats targeting cloud volumes. It monitors Azure NetApp Files activity to identify suspicious patterns. This release is now GA after a preview period.

    feature patch
  • Azure Updates securityazuregaarchitect ·

    Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks support cross-tenant CMK

    Azure Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disks now support encryption with customer-managed keys (CMK) stored in a Key Vault in a different Microsoft Entra tenant, achieving general availability. This feature enhances security for organizations managing keys across multiple tenants. It is available for all users and requires no additional prerequisites beyond standard Azure Key Vault and managed disk configurations.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·

    Azure Bastion adds managed identity support for graphical session recording (preview)

    Azure Bastion now supports managed identities for graphical session recording, allowing write access to storage accounts via this authentication method. This enhancement simplifies secure storage configuration for session recordings. It is currently available as a public preview and applies to users managing Azure Bastion deployments.

    feature announcement
  • Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·

    Azure Files: Granular Encryption-in-Transit Controls for SMB/NFS

    Azure Files now offers independent configuration of encryption-in-transit settings for SMB and NFS protocols at the storage account level. This enhancement allows customers to define protocol-specific security policies, providing precise control over encryption requirements. This feature is now generally available, offering improved security posture for data in transit.

    feature