WEEKLY BRIEFING · 27 JUL – 2 AUG 2026 · UTC
Public sources only
149 public updates in week 31
Microsoft published 3 Windows KB releases (3 optional previews). MSRC published 17 new Microsoft CVEs, 1 critical. 32 roadmap changes, led by Purview (8) and Teams (7). 2 lifecycle milestones fall in the next 30 days. 16 Windows and security articles from Microsoft blogs.
3Windows KB releases
0MSRC release notes
32Roadmap changes across 9 products
16Windows and security articles
17Microsoft CVEs published · 1 critical
Windows releases3
Windows and security news16
- Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March31 Jul
- Detecting CVE-2026-54121 (Certighost) with Microsoft Defender31 Jul
- Announcing new builds for 31 July 202631 Jul
- Updates to the Windows Insider Program web experience31 Jul
- What’s new in Microsoft Sentinel: July 202631 Jul
11 more
- Securing Enterprise AI Agents with Microsoft Sentinel31 Jul
- Built to Protect: The Architecture Behind Codename MDASH30 Jul
- 90-Day Reminder: AD FS DKM container ACL hardening begins in October 202629 Jul
- The Microsoft AI and Agent Platform — The Platform Behind Intelligent Agents29 Jul
- MDTI convergence in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR is complete29 Jul
- VMSA-2026-0006.1: VMware ESX, vCenter, Workstation, and Fusion updates address multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-59309, CVE-2026-59310, CVE-2026-47876, CVE-2026-41703, CVE-2026-41709)29 Jul
- The July 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available28 Jul
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29634.1000 for Experimental (Future Platforms)27 Jul
- Securing AI Agents at Runtime: Real-Time Protection and Threat Detection for Microsoft Agent 36527 Jul
- Level Up Your Security Skills This August with the Microsoft Defender Challenge and Learn Live27 Jul
- How Nationwide stays ahead of attackers with Project Perception27 Jul
Lifecycle milestones in the next 30 days2
- Retirement · 2 products: Azure AI Document Intelligence (formerly known as Azure Form Recognizer) v2.0 API, Azure document Intelligence v2.1 Container 31 Aug
Microsoft product news88
Microsoft Purview what's new · 21
- In preview: Permanently delete SharePoint and OneDrive files with Priority Cleanup.1 Aug
- In preview: Prepare Endpoint DLP for permission changes in macOS 27.1 Aug
- In preview: Sensitivity label policies for non-Microsoft connected apps.1 Aug
18 more
- In preview: Use data loss prevention policies for non-Microsoft connected apps.1 Aug
- New: Before enforcing an auto-labeling policy, run it in simulation mode to identify which items it would label without making any changes.1 Aug
- New: Microsoft 365 audit log activities now include Microsoft Defender for Cloud activities, People Skills activities, Microsoft 365 Archive file-level policy activities…1 Aug
- New: Remove a retention hold from an unlicensed OneDrive site by using Security & Compliance PowerShell.1 Aug
- New: Review the minimum OneNote versions and supported sensitivity label capabilities for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and the web.1 Aug
- New: Run on-demand classification scans on Windows endpoints to discover sensitive information without waiting for files to be opened or modified.1 Aug
- New: The Insights tab in the policy details panel provides an at-a-glance view of an auto-labeling policy's performance.1 Aug
- Updated: Added guidance describing how to provide external users access to open files protected by user-defined permissions sensitivity labels.1 Aug
- Updated: App-only authentication for eDiscovery cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell is unsupported.1 Aug
- Updated: Auto-labeling policies can target more than 100 SharePoint sites by using an existing adaptive scope with the SharePointAdaptiveScopes parameter with New-AutoSe…1 Aug
- Updated: Data Quality capability requires the Microsoft Purview account and its data sources to be in the same Azure region.1 Aug
- Updated: Guidance for DLP policies in Microsoft Edge for Business now explains policy sync status, where to investigate managed and unmanaged app activity, and coverage…1 Aug
- Updated: If an active auto-labeling policy stops matching Exchange email because a rule failed to load, contact Microsoft Support to identify the affected rule.1 Aug
- Updated: If an Exchange DLP policy uses sensitivity labels as a condition and policy tips while mandatory labeling is enabled, selecting a label from the mandatory-label…1 Aug
- Updated: In cross-tenant Microsoft Teams chats and channels, DLP policy enforcement follows the tenant that initiated the conversation.1 Aug
- Updated: Microsoft Purview support for Anthropic Claude Enterprise now includes data classification, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery, Data…1 Aug
- Updated: The Endpoint DLP capability comparison now clarifies that policies for access by apps not included in a restricted apps list or restricted app group are support…1 Aug
- Updated: When you remove the last hold from an inactive mailbox, Microsoft 365 automatically applies a 30-day delay hold.1 Aug
Microsoft Intune what's new · 15
- Collect Windows registry data with the properties catalog27 Jul
- Controlled Configuration for Microsoft Defender antivirus settings (preview)27 Jul
- Custom compliance settings for macOS27 Jul
12 more
- Dedicated RBAC permission for zero-touch enrollment27 Jul
- Improved on-demand device sync for Windows devices27 Jul
- New Microsoft Edge settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New OneDrive settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New option for the Remove Default Microsoft Store packages setting27 Jul
- New setting to disable the Get Started app27 Jul
- New settings available in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New Windows App (Azure Virtual Desktop) settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- Regional support for Microsoft Store apps27 Jul
- Samsung Knox E-FOTA firmware update management for Android Enterprise devices27 Jul
- Skip Setup Assistant screens for tvOS and visionOS enrollment27 Jul
- Updated Visual Studio administrative templates in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
Microsoft Graph changelog · 10
- Security (beta): Added the caseTypeConfigurations relationship to the caseManagementRoot resource. (+8 more)30 Jul
- Files (v1.0): Added the permissions relationship to the list resource. (+5 more)29 Jul
- Tenants (beta): Added the actionStep resource. (+6 more)28 Jul
7 more
- Devices and app management (beta): Added the snapshotResetMode property to the cloudPcProvisioningPolicy resource. (+1 more)28 Jul
- Files (beta): Added the transferPrincipalOwnership action to the fileStorageContainer resource.28 Jul
- Security (beta): Added the enablePolicy method to the ediscoveryHoldPolicy resource. (+1 more)27 Jul
- Identity and access (beta): Added the remoteTenantGroups relationship to the directory resource. (+3 more)27 Jul
- Identity and access (v1.0): Added the remoteTenantGroups relationship to the directory resource. (+3 more)27 Jul
- Reports (beta): Added the microsoftAppsFileStorageContainerUsage resource type. (+5 more)27 Jul
- Teamwork and communications (beta): Added the teamworkCustomEmoji resource and associated methods. (+9 more)27 Jul
Windows 365 what's new · 6
- Android preview support for in-session passwordless authentication27 Jul
- Android support for external identities is now generally available27 Jul
- Autopilot Device Preparation for Citrix Cloud PCs is now available27 Jul
3 more
Azure Virtual Desktop what's new · 5
- App Attach support for multiple user configuration files1 Aug
- Modern Auto-Reconnect (Public Preview)1 Aug
- Modern Auto-Reconnect begins rollout in Azure Virtual Desktop1 Aug
2 more
Microsoft Defender for Cloud release notes · 4
- Breaking change: Unused actions no longer included in AWS and GCP overprovisioned identity assessments1 Aug
- Classic Defender for SQL APIs retirement1 Aug
- On-demand malware scanning now supports scanning specific blobs, files, containers, and file shares1 Aug
Microsoft Sentinel what's new · 3
- New data sources for UEBA behaviors and anomaly detection (Preview)1 Aug
- SAP solution releases1 Aug
- UEBA anomalies on behaviors (Preview)1 Aug
OpenAI API changelog · 3
- Starting July 30, GPT-5.6 Luna costs 80% less, while GPT-5.6 Terra costs 20% less.30 Jul
- Released the official OpenAI Terraform provider for managing OpenAI API Platform resources as infrastructure as code.29 Jul
- Released GPT Transcribe for accurate file transcription and final transcripts of committed Realtime turns, along with GPT Live Transcribe for low-latency streaming trans…28 Jul
Microsoft Defender for Identity what's new · 2
- Defender for Identity sensor updates1 Aug
- Expanded automatic auditing support for AD CS, AD FS, and Entra Connect servers1 Aug
Classic Outlook known issues · 2
- [FIXED] Copilot Chat shows three dots in classic Outlook for Windows1 Aug
- [FIXED] Error when opening encrypted email in classic Outlook for Windows1 Aug
Jamf Blog · 2
- Why fingerprinting is the silent first move in modern mobile attacks31 Jul
- From graphics driver to root shell: a tour of Samsung’s kernel protections29 Jul
Gemini API release notes · 2
Azure Governance and Management Blog · 2
- Introducing Compliance Substate for Azure Policy Exemptions!28 Jul
- Azure landing zone (ALZ) enters its next chapter28 Jul
Azure Connected Machine agent release notes · 1
Claude Platform release notes · 1
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps release notes · 1
Azure Infrastructure Blog · 1
ITOps Talk Blog · 1
Azure Arc Blog · 1
Microsoft 365 Blog · 1
Microsoft Intune Blog · 1
SharePoint Blog · 1
Azure DevOps Blog · 1
Microsoft OneDrive Blog · 1
From the community10
- Intune assignment filters for every in-support Windows build1 Aug
- Microsoft 365 for IT Pros August 2026 Update1 Aug
- Intune Newsletter – 31st July 202631 Jul
- Is Microsoft 365 Too Complex for Humans to Understand?31 Jul
- Is WinGet Enterprise Ready? A Deep Dive Into the Evidence30 Jul
5 more
- How to collect Microsoft Defender Client Analyzer Files via MDE Live Response30 Jul
- Azure Tops $100 Billion As Microsoft Reports FY26 Q4 Results30 Jul
- DLP Prevents Microsoft 365 Copilot from Processing External Email29 Jul
- Data Lifecycle Management Adds Support for Planner Retention Policies28 Jul
- Exchange Online PowerShell Updates to 3.10.127 Jul
Microsoft 365 roadmap32
Purview · 8
- Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Auto-labeling scale increase for SharePoint and OneDrive29 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management - Graph API Support for Archive Mailboxes28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - DLP Policy Change Insights with Security Copilot28 Jul
5 more
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - Enriched Audit Data for Matched Rules28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - Rule-based tagging and auto-resolution of alerts based on business needs of the customer.28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Sensitivity Labels for Microsoft Entra Security Groups28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Information Protection – AI-powered intent for classifiers28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Insider Risk Management- Data Security Triage Agent in IRM Enhancements28 Jul
Teams · 7
- Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings and webinars on Teams Rooms on Windows29 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: User uploaded custom background images for the new VDI solution for Microsoft Teams29 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console28 Jul
4 more
- Microsoft Teams: Admin setting for simpler meeting passcodes (numeric‑only)28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Intelligent meeting recap available without saving transcript28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Join Google Meet meetings in Teams Rooms on Windows28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Manage Built-in Teams agents in the Teams admin center28 Jul
Microsoft 365 Copilot · 6
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Users in GCC-H will be able to use custom engine agents31 Jul
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated Copilot Answers29 Jul
- Microsoft CoPilot (Microsoft 365): Makers can build DA's with Flexible layouts and rich UX components28 Jul
3 more
Outlook · 4
- Outlook: Clear & Flag Actions in New Outlook30 Jul
- Outlook: Expanded Conditions for Conditional Formatting in the New Outlook for Web and Windows30 Jul
- Outlook: Copilot Chat pop-out for Outlook for Mac and iPad28 Jul
1 more
5 more products · 7 changes
Viva · 3
- Microsoft Viva: Copilot Dashboard - Targeted Audience Surveys29 Jul
- Microsoft Viva: Engage Communities in Microsoft Teams28 Jul
- Microsoft Viva: New Overview experience in Agent Dashboard28 Jul
Microsoft 365 · 1
Microsoft 365 admin center · 1
OneDrive · 1
SharePoint · 1
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