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Microsoft Entra server principals now generally available for Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Entra server principals are now generally available for Azure SQL Database, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature enhances cloud investment decisions by providing the latest product and feature information. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Managed Redis adds Entra ID RBAC for data management in preview
Azure Managed Redis is now available in public preview with Entra ID-based Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for data management. This feature enhances security and simplifies access management for Redis data plane operations. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aisecurityazurepreviewarchitect ·
Azure Confidential Clean Rooms enters private preview
Azure Confidential Clean Rooms is now in private preview, enabling multiparty analytics and AI-powered discovery. This feature allows organizations to collaborate on sensitive data without exposing raw information, enhancing security and compliance. It is initially available for limited customers for non-production use and testing. This release aims to foster secure data collaboration and insights generation across multiple parties.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Container Apps supports Confidential Computing
Azure Container Apps now offers Generally Available support for Confidential Computing, enabling enhanced data protection for sensitive workloads. This feature is now production-ready and available to all Azure customers. It allows users to run confidential workloads within isolated enclaves on Azure Container Apps.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Defender for Cloud adds Azure Container Apps preview support
Microsoft Defender for Cloud now offers AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates for Azure Container Apps in public preview. This enhancement helps users stay informed about product and feature updates to optimize cloud investments. The feature is currently available for non-production testing for all Azure customers, with a general availability launch planned for the future. This aims to provide enhanced security posture management for serverless container workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Safe Key Rotation in Public Preview
Azure Cosmos DB is now offering safe key rotation in public preview, allowing for AI-powered discovery of Azure updates and subscription notifications. This feature is available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers. It aims to enhance cloud investment needs by keeping users informed about Azure product and feature updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aisecurityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Search integrates Purview sensitivity labels in preview
Microsoft is releasing a preview of Purview sensitivity label integration for Azure AI Search knowledge sources. This feature enables AI-powered discovery and classification of sensitive data within your Azure Updates, enhancing security and compliance for cloud investments. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a full release to follow.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Search: Purview admin access auditing for sensitivity-labeled content (preview)
Purview admin access auditing for sensitivity-labeled content is now in public preview for Azure AI Search. This feature allows administrators to audit access to sensitive data within Azure AI Search, enhancing data governance and security. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: Cross-tenant Customer-Managed Keys in Preview
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server now supports cross-tenant customer-managed keys in public preview. This feature enhances data security by allowing organizations to manage encryption keys across different tenants. It is available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Defender adds security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Preview)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is introducing AI-powered security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, currently in public preview. This feature helps users discover relevant Azure updates and stay informed about security solutions. It's available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityobservabilityazurega ·
Azure VNet flow logs connector for Microsoft Sentinel now GA
Microsoft Sentinel now offers a generally available connector for Azure virtual network flow logs. This integration allows for seamless export and analysis of network traffic data within security operations, providing richer network context to security insights. The connector is available for all Azure users to enhance their security monitoring capabilities.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Files GA: Entra-only identities for SMB access
Azure Files has launched general availability for Entra-only identities, allowing secure SMB access using cloud-native identities. This feature eliminates the need for Active Directory or hybrid identity infrastructure, simplifying access for organizations leveraging Entra ID. It is now generally available for all users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuredeprecationengineer ·
Azure App Service, Functions, Logic Apps to retire TLS 1.0/1.1
Azure is retiring TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 for App Service, Functions, and Logic Apps to enhance security. The change will take effect after May 31, 2027, impacting any clients, applications, or services still using these older protocols. Users should migrate to TLS 1.2 or higher before the deadline to maintain connectivity.
deprecation security - Azure Updates securityazurepreview ·
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: Entra ID token refresh for Python, .NET, JS
Microsoft Entra ID token refresh is now supported for Python, .NET, and JavaScript client libraries with Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This feature simplifies application authentication by enabling seamless token updates. It is available in preview for applications leveraging Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Files SMB support for Managed Identities is now GA
Azure Files now supports Managed Identities for SMB access, allowing applications to authenticate using Entra-issued tokens instead of static credentials. This enhancement aligns with Zero Trust principles and simplifies credential management for secure access. The feature is now generally available for all Azure users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Service Bus Premium confidential computing GA
Confidential computing for Azure Service Bus Premium is now generally available in Korea Central and UAE North. This feature protects data by processing messages within hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs). It is now available for general use, offering enhanced security for sensitive message processing workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Sentinel TI: Revoke Reliability and Pattern Parsing Enhancements (GA)
Azure Sentinel's Threat Intelligence (TI) has been updated to General Availability with improved revoke action reliability and enhanced pattern parsing. These changes ensure that modifications to threat intelligence feeds are applied consistently and that patterns are interpreted more accurately. The update benefits security analysts and operations teams managing TI data within Sentinel. The revoke fix specifically addresses issues where revoke actions were not consistently applied.
feature patch - Azure Updates securityazurega ·
Azure Blob Storage: Prefix-scoped User Delegation SAS now GA
Azure Blob Storage has moved prefix-scoped access for User Delegation SAS to general availability across all regions. This enhancement extends the existing SAS token scoping from container and individual blob levels to include a specific prefix within a container. This new capability is available to all Azure users and provides more granular control over access to blob data.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Front Door Premium adds HTTP DDoS Ruleset preview
Microsoft is introducing a public preview of the HTTP DDoS Ruleset for Azure Front Door Premium. This new feature aims to combat evolving botnets and HTTP-layer DDoS attacks, which are a common cause of application downtime. The ruleset is now available in preview for users of Azure Front Door Premium.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Dynamic Data Masking generally available
Dynamic data masking (DDM) is now generally available for Azure Cosmos DB, providing a server-side, policy-based security feature to protect sensitive data. This feature masks data for nonprivileged users, helping organizations prevent unauthorized access. It is now available for all users of Azure Cosmos DB.
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