Welcome to the August edition of our monthly developer update, summarizing the latest news and developments in Microsoft Entra. This month, we bring you feature updates, public previews, announcements, and other important updates. These updates aim to bolster your security processes and simplify your workflows.

Read on to learn more and make the most of Microsoft Entra.

What went Generally Available (GA) since Jul 2024?

• AD FS Application Migration Wizard: The AD FS application migration wizard simplifies the migration process from AD FS to Microsoft Entra ID. It evaluates AD FS applications for compatibility and guides admins in resolving issues when preparing applications for migration to Microsoft Entra.

• Microsoft Entra External ID – easy authentication with Azure App Service: Simplifying the process of configuring authentication and authorization for external-facing apps in Azure App Service. This improvement allows for seamless configuration directly from the App Service authentication setup without switching into the external tenant.

New Public Previews

• Device-based Conditional Access (CA) to Microsoft 365 and Azure resources on Red Hat Enterprise Linux: We are expanding device-based Conditional Access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This capability allows users to register their devices with Microsoft Entra ID, enroll into Intune, and satisfy device-based CA policies when accessing their corporate resources.

News, updates, and resources

• Learn what’s new in Microsoft Entra, such as the latest release notes, known issues, bug fixes, deprecation functionality, and upcoming changes. You can find releases specific for Sovereign Clouds on a dedicated release notes page.

Identity blog

• ICYMI: An overview of the latest updates in Microsoft Entra for Jul 2024. Discover how these new capabilities can be integrated into your projects for optimal performance and security.

• Integrate Microsoft Entra External ID with your Python Flask applications for secure user authentication. By leveraging External ID, you can securely manage access for external identities like business partners and customers, create custom branded sign-up experiences, and simplify user management. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and run a sample Flask application using the Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL).

• Unlock the potential of secure and efficient identity management with Microsoft Entra External ID. Focusing on two key scenarios, we show how External ID simplifies the process of managing external identities, including business partners, consumers, and customers. Dive in to discover how you can streamline identity management with straightforward, customizable solutions that cater to diverse end-user segments.

• Enhance your application by adding secure user profile editing with Microsoft Entra External ID. Microsoft Entra External ID provides simple integration for secure user authentication and profile management, offering custom branded sign-up experiences and efficient user management. The blog post covers high-level setup steps and links to detailed documentation for further guidance.

• Announcing a new learning module that helps you explore Microsoft Entra External ID. This module guides you through building a website for an online grocery store, demonstrating how to use External ID for customer sign-ups and sign-ins. It’s a perfect starting point if you’re new to External ID, offering a hands-on way to create a proof-of-concept project while discovering the platform’s features and capabilities.

• PSRule for Azure is a powerful tool designed to validate your Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC). PSRule runs checks based on the Well-Architected Framework, helping you ensure your Azure solutions follow security best practices. See how to integrate PSRule into your workflow and catch security issues in your IaC templates early.

Video

• Check out our new video series, where we guide you through the basics of phishing-resistant authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Phishing-resistant authentication in Microsoft Entra ID

Stay connected and informed

This blog post aims to keep you informed and engaged with the latest Microsoft Entra developments, helping you harness these new features and capabilities in your identity development journey.

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Stay tuned for more updates and developments in the world of Microsoft Entra!