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October 2026

4 entries
  1. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    The October announcement includes the following new alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Malicious registration of a device with strong MFA Malicious registration of an attacker controlled MFA device Newly created user performed organization branding change Suspicious registration…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under October 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. New feature

    Known limitation: Sensor v3.x activation without Defender for Endpoint isn't supported in government clouds

    Activating the Defender for Identity v3.x sensor on servers without Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment is temporarily not supported in government cloud environments.

    Listed under October 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. GA

    General availability of sensor v3.x activation without Defender for Endpoint

    Defender for Identity sensor v3.x activation without Defender for Endpoint is now generally available. Supported servers include eligible domain controllers, AD FS, AD CS, and Microsoft Entra Connect servers running Windows Server 2019 or later. This activation method supports only…

    Activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn how to automatically or manually activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under October 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. New feature

    Automatic sensor v3.x activation and Windows auditing for existing customers

    This rollout applies only to organizations that are licensed for Defender for Identity and have an active workspace. Eligible organizations included in the rollout see a banner on the Sensor management tab of the On-premises settings page for 30 days…

    Activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn how to automatically or manually activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under October 2026 on Microsoft Learn

September 2026

6 entries
  1. Preview

    Sensor v3.x support for additional identity server roles: AD CS, AD FS, and Entra Connect (Preview)

    Defender for Identity sensor v3.x now supports eligible AD FS, AD CS, and Microsoft Entra Connect servers that aren't domain controllers and don't have an existing Defender for Identity sensor. For more information, see Defender for Identity sensor v3.x prerequisites…

    Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn the requirements and configuration steps to deploy the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. Preview

    Sensor v3.x onboarding without Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment (Preview)

    You can now activate the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible domain controllers without first onboarding them to Defender for Endpoint. This preview supports only new sensor v3.x deployments on eligible domain controllers running Windows Server 2019 or later…

    Activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn how to automatically or manually activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. Preview

    Sensor v2.x installation restriction for new workspaces (Preview)

    The sensor v2.x installation restriction for new workspaces is in preview. Starting in October 2026, Defender for Identity will restrict sensor v2.x installation in new workspaces. In these workspaces, sensor v3.x is the supported onboarding option for eligible servers running…

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. New feature

    Identity Security dashboard and Coverage & Maturity

    The Identity Security dashboard provides a centralized view of identity-related security risks and posture across your organization. Coverage & Maturity helps security teams understand identity protection across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, identity providers, and partner technologies, identify coverage and deployment gaps…

    View your identity coverage and maturity Learn how to use the Coverage and maturity page in Microsoft Defender to check your identity protection status and close coverage gaps in your environments.

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. New feature

    Combined Sensor management tab on the On-premises settings page

    The Onboarding and Sensors tabs on the identity On-premises settings page are now combined into a single Sensor management tab that lists both installed sensors and servers eligible for activation. Automatic sensor v3.x activation is now configured on the Advanced…

    Manage and update Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors Learn how to view, manage, and update Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors in the Microsoft Defender portal, including sensor health, migration state, and delayed updates.

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  6. New feature

    Automatic sensor v3.x activation and Windows auditing by default

    Automatic sensor v3.x activation and automatic Windows auditing apply only to organizations with an active license that includes Microsoft Defender for Identity. The rollout differs for new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers and existing Defender for Identity customers: New Microsoft…

    Activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn how to automatically or manually activate the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under September 2026 on Microsoft Learn

August 2026

2 entries
  1. New feature

    Expanded automatic auditing support for AD CS, AD FS, and Entra Connect servers

    Automatic Windows event auditing now configures auditing for AD FS, AD CS, and Microsoft Entra Connect. Auditing is configured automatically on any eligible server that runs Defender for Identity sensor v3.x, including servers that aren't domain controllers. For more information…

    Configure Windows event auditing Configure Windows event auditing for Defender for Identity sensors. Learn automatic, manual, and PowerShell methods to enable required audit policies.

    Listed under August 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Version number Updates 2.255.19347.63719 This sensor update includes security improvements.

    Listed under August 2026 on Microsoft Learn

July 2026

8 entries
  1. GA

    Domain investigation

    (GA) The Domain investigation page allows you to investigate an Active Directory domain. It shows Active Directory domain security, including domain properties, deployment health, identity summary, service account breakdown, sensitive entities, active recommendations, group policies, and trust relationships. For more…

    Investigate an Active Directory domain Learn how to investigate an Active Directory domain in Microsoft Defender. Review domain health scores, security policies, trust relationships, and recommendations.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. New feature

    Migration readiness reasons on the Sensors page

    When a server is marked Not ready for migration on the Sensors page, you can now hover over the status to see a tooltip that lists the specific reasons the server doesn't meet the migration prerequisites. For more information, see…

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. New feature

    Migrate Windows Server 2025 domain controllers to sensor v3.x

    You can now migrate domain controllers running Windows Server 2025 from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x. For more information, see Migrate to Defender for Identity sensor v3.x .

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. GA

    General availability of the Domain investigation page

    The Domain investigation page allows you to investigate an Active Directory domain. It shows Active Directory domain security, including domain properties, deployment health, identity summary, service account breakdown, sensitive entities, active recommendations, group policies, and trust relationships. For more information…

    Investigate an Active Directory domain Learn how to investigate an Active Directory domain in Microsoft Defender. Review domain health scores, security policies, trust relationships, and recommendations.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. GA

    General availability of sensor v2.x to v3.x migration

    Migration of Defender for Identity sensors from v2.x to v3.x is now generally available. For more information, see Migrate to Defender for Identity sensor v3.x .

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  6. Preview

    Expanded SaaS app support in Password protection (Preview)

    The Password protection page now includes password risks from SaaS apps connected through Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, in addition to Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta. SaaS apps that support SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), such as Salesforce…

    Password protection in Microsoft Defender Learn how the Password protection page in Microsoft Defender helps you find leaked credentials, exposed passwords, and weak password policies across your identity sources.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  7. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Version number Updates 2.255.19295.47272 This sensor update adds support for a new Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) provider and includes other improvements.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  8. New feature

    Automatic RPC auditing on domain controllers

    Defender for Identity now automatically enables RPC auditing on domain controllers when you upgrade to sensor version 3.0.8 or later. You no longer need to apply a tag manually to enable RPC auditing. For more information, see Configure RPC auditing…

    Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn the requirements and configuration steps to deploy the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under July 2026 on Microsoft Learn

June 2026

5 entries
  1. Preview

    Identity Security dashboard

    (Preview) The Identity Security dashboard now includes a new Human identities card that shows your human identities by source (Entra ID, SaaS, and on-premises), giving you a single view of where your human identities live. For more information, see Identity…

    Identity Security dashboard in Microsoft Defender for Identity (Preview) Learn how to work with the Identity Security dashboard in Microsoft Defender for Identity to monitor identity-related security risks.

    Listed under June 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. Preview

    Visibility into service principals used by AI agents (Preview)

    The non-human identity inventory now identifies which Entra ID service principals are used by AI agents. A new "Used by AI agents" column and insight card help you find and prioritize these identities. For more information, see View the Identity…

    View the Identity inventory View and manage all identities across your organization from the Identity inventory page in Microsoft Defender. Investigate identity types, domains, and attributes.

    Listed under June 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    These new alerts were added to the Defender for Identity security alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Anomalous activity following Global Administrator elevation Reciprocal Temporary Access Pass creation between users Suspicious service principal sign-in following credential addition Suspicious…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under June 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. Preview

    NHI inventory enhancements (Preview)

    Expanded Entra ID inventory : The non-human identity inventory now includes all Microsoft Entra service principals, not just those with API permissions. For more information, see View the Identity inventory . Microsoft Entra roles visibility : The Permissions tab now…

    View your OAuth app details with app governance Learn how to view OAuth app risk, permissions, usage, and connected AI agents with app governance in Microsoft Defender.

    Listed under June 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. GA

    Identity risk score is now generally available

    The identity risk score is now generally available. The score ranges from 0 to 100 and reflects how likely an identity is to be compromised and how much damage a compromise could cause, based on the identity's criticality level and…

    Investigate Identities Learn how to use the Identity page in Microsoft Defender. Investigate user identities, review alerts, analyze activity timelines, and assess security risks across linked accounts.

    Listed under June 2026 on Microsoft Learn

May 2026

5 entries
  1. New feature

    Sensor v3.x supports all identity roles on domain controllers

    Defender for Identity sensor v3.x now supports domain controllers running all identity roles, including Microsoft Entra Connect, AD FS, and AD CS identity roles. For deployment details, see Defender for Identity sensor v3.x prerequisites .

    Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn the requirements and configuration steps to deploy the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under May 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    These new alerts were added to the Defender for Identity security alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Guest user account promoted to member User was created and assigned to Global Administrator role Failed credential abuse attempt in Entra…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under May 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. New feature

    Known limitation: Migration of domain controllers with Windows Server 2025 from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x is not supported

    When announced in May 2026, migration of Windows Server 2025 domain controllers from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x wasn't supported. This limitation was resolved in July 2026. See Windows Server 2025 migration support and the current migration requirements .

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under May 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. New feature

    Increased sensor capacity

    Defender for Identity now supports up to 1,000 sensors per workspace, increased from the previous limit of 350. To add more than 1,000 sensors, contact Defender for Identity support.

    Listed under May 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Version number Updates 2.255.19247.44775 This sensor update adds properties to Group Policy (GPO) event collection and includes bug fixes.

    Listed under May 2026 on Microsoft Learn

April 2026

3 entries
  1. Preview

    Identity Explorer (Preview)

    The Identity page now includes the Identity Explorer tab for customers with a Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake license. This tab uses the hunting graph to visualize identity attack paths and exposure scenarios as interactive graphs. Use predefined identity scenarios to…

    Hunting graph in Microsoft Defender advanced hunting Learn how to use the hunting graph in Microsoft Defender XDR advanced hunting to visualize threat scenarios as interactive graphs and trace attack paths.

    Listed under April 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. Preview

    Custom account correlation rules (Preview)

    Custom account correlation rules let you link accounts that belong to the same identity, such as privileged accounts with unique naming conventions. You can correlate accounts that don't share strong identifiers such as account ID, SID, object ID, or UPN…

    Account correlation rules in Microsoft Defender for Identity (Preview) Learn how to add, edit, and remove account correlation rules in Microsoft Defender for Identity for accounts that don't share strong identifiers.

    Listed under April 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. GA

    Automatic Windows event auditing configuration for sensors v3.x is now generally available

    The Automatic Windows event-auditing configuration for sensors v3.x is now generally available. Automatic Windows event-auditing streamlines deployment by automatically applying the required auditing settings to new sensors and correcting misconfigurations on existing ones.

    Configure Windows event auditing Configure Windows event auditing for Defender for Identity sensors. Learn automatic, manual, and PowerShell methods to enable required audit policies.

    Listed under April 2026 on Microsoft Learn

March 2026

11 entries
  1. New feature

    Updates to Secure Score category calculations for increased accuracy

    To improve accuracy and better protect organizational identities, some security recommendations categorized as Cloud apps recommendations are now considered identity-related and grouped under the Identity category. While the total Secure Score remains unchanged, individual identity and app scores may change.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. GA

    Suspected pass-the-ticket attack alert is now generally available

    The Suspected pass-the-ticket attack alert is now generally available. This alert was previously available in public preview as Pass-the-Ticket (PtT) attack . For more information, see Lateral movement alerts .

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. New feature

    Sensor v3.x support for domain controllers with Microsoft Entra Connect identity roles

    Defender for Identity sensor v3.x now supports domain controllers that run Microsoft Entra Connect, including detections and identity security posture management (ISPM) recommendations. Detections and ISPM recommendations for additional identity roles, including AD FS and AD CS, will become available…

    Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors Learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors on domain controllers and identity servers. Choose the right sensor version for your environment.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    These new alerts were added to the Defender for Identity security alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Attempt to disable Defender for Identity service principal observed Suspicious Entra account enablement after disruption Suspicious Intune device registration activity Suspicious…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. New feature

    Migrate Defender for Identity sensors from v2.x to v3.x

    You can now migrate Defender for Identity sensors from v2.x to v3.x directly from the Microsoft Defender portal. The v2.x sensor continues running during the migration until the v3.x sensor is ready, so there's no downtime. Eligible servers appear as…

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  6. New feature

    Migrate Defender for Identity sensors from v2.x to v3.x

    You can now migrate Defender for Identity sensors from v2.x to v3.x directly from the Microsoft Defender portal. The v2.x sensor continues running during the migration until the v3.x sensor is ready, so there's no downtime. Eligible servers appear as…

    Migrate from sensor v2.x to sensor v3.x Learn how to migrate from the Defender for Identity sensor v2.x to the sensor v3.x with no downtime using the Sensors page in the Microsoft Defender portal.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  7. Preview

    Identity security enhancements

    New identity security capabilities help you monitor and manage identity security for human and non-human identities: Identity Security dashboard (Preview) : The Identity Security dashboard provides summary cards for identity providers, on-premises identities, SaaS identities, PAM and IGA integrations, and…

    View your identity coverage and maturity Learn how to use the Coverage and maturity page in Microsoft Defender to check your identity protection status and close coverage gaps in your environments.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  8. Preview

    Identity security enhancements

    New identity security capabilities help you monitor and manage identity security for human and non-human identities: Identity Security dashboard (Preview) : The Identity Security dashboard provides summary cards for identity providers, on-premises identities, SaaS identities, PAM and IGA integrations, and…

    View your identity coverage and maturity Learn how to use the Coverage and maturity page in Microsoft Defender to check your identity protection status and close coverage gaps in your environments.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  9. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Sensor versions now display the full version number (for example, 2.255.19201.14651) instead of only the major/minor version (for example, 2.255). This makes it easier to identify the exact update installed on each sensor. When you validate upgrades or troubleshoot, the…

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  10. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Sensor versions now display the full version number (for example, 2.255.19201.14651) instead of only the major/minor version (for example, 2.255). This makes it easier to identify the exact update installed on each sensor. When you validate upgrades or troubleshoot, the…

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  11. New feature

    Continued rollout of new health alert: Sensor v3.x RPC audit misconfigured

    The Sensor v3.x RPC Audit Misconfigured health alert is continuing to be rolled out gradually to customers. The new health alert helps identify v3.x sensors where Enhanced RPC auditing configuration is either missing or incorrectly applied. Enhanced RPC auditing is…

    Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn the requirements and configuration steps to deploy the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under March 2026 on Microsoft Learn

February 2026

2 entries
  1. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    These new alerts were added to the Defender for Identity security alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Suspicious user configuration change activity from Entra ID sync application Anomalous OAuth device code authentication activity Suspicious Graph API request made…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under February 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. New feature

    Defender for Identity sensor updates

    Version number Updates 2.255 This sensor update includes bug fixes.

    Listed under February 2026 on Microsoft Learn

January 2026

9 entries
  1. New feature

    Sensor updates

    Version number Updates 2.254 The sensor now supports a new DNS zone target for *.atp.gcc.azure.com. Make sure your sensors in GCC can access this zone with your sensor DNS prefix.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  2. Preview

    New security posture assessments

    Remove stale Active Directory accounts (Preview) lists any user accounts in Active Directory that are stale, meaning they haven't logged in at all during the past 90 days. Microsoft Entra ID privileged user accounts that are also privileged in Active…

    Accounts security posture assessment Lists all Microsoft Defender for Identity security posture assessments for Active Directory accounts, with detailed impacts and remediation steps to help improve your Secure Score.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  3. New feature

    New security posture assessment: Locate accounts in built-in Operator Groups

    This identity security posture assessment lists Active Directory accounts that are members of built-in Operator Groups, including direct and indirect membership. You can use this assessment to review legacy or unnecessary operator access and take action when elevated access isn't…

    Accounts security posture assessment Lists all Microsoft Defender for Identity security posture assessments for Active Directory accounts, with detailed impacts and remediation steps to help improve your Secure Score.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  4. New feature

    New security posture assessment: Identify service accounts in privileged groups

    This identity security posture assessment lists Active Directory service accounts with direct or nested membership in privileged groups. You can use this assessment to identify service accounts with elevated permissions and take action when privileged access isn't required. For more…

    Accounts security posture assessment Lists all Microsoft Defender for Identity security posture assessments for Active Directory accounts, with detailed impacts and remediation steps to help improve your Secure Score.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  5. New feature

    New Health Alert: Sensor v3.x RPC Audit Misconfigured

    Enhanced RPC auditing is required for some Microsoft Defender for Identity advanced identity detections. A new health alert helps identify v3.x sensors where this configuration is either missing or incorrectly applied. The alert is being rolled out gradually to customers…

    Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x Learn the requirements and configuration steps to deploy the Defender for Identity sensor v3.x on eligible identity-role servers.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  6. New feature

    New Entra ID user roles to support remediation actions

    For some remediation actions , Defender for Identity creates an enterprise application in Microsoft Entra ID. The Microsoft Defender for Identity enterprise application is created automatically in the tenant and is used only to execute remediation actions. When a user…

    Remediation Actions for Compromised Users in Microsoft Defender for Identity Learn how to respond to compromised users with remediation actions in Microsoft Defender for Identity

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  7. New feature

    New Defender for Identity security alerts

    These new alerts were added to the Defender for Identity security alerts: New alerts related to Entra ID : Suspicious sign-in observed from Entra ID sync application to an uncommon resource app Suspicious sign-in observed to Entra ID sync application…

    Microsoft Defender for Identity XDR security alerts Learn about security alerts issued by Defender for Identity in the extended detection and response (XDR) format.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  8. GA

    Identity inventory enhancements are now generally available

    Accounts tab in Identity Inventory : The new **Accounts*- tab provides a consolidated view of all accounts associated with an identity, including accounts from Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and supported non-Microsoft identity providers. For more information, see Manage related…

    Remediation Actions for Compromised Users in Microsoft Defender for Identity Learn how to respond to compromised users with remediation actions in Microsoft Defender for Identity

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn
  9. New feature

    Automatic Windows event auditing configuration for Defender for Identity sensors v3.x

    We're gradually rolling out automatic Windows event-auditing configuration for sensors v3.x, along with related health alerts. Automatic Windows event-auditing streamlines deployment by automatically applying the required auditing settings to new sensors and correcting misconfigurations on existing ones. This update might…

    Configure Windows event auditing Configure Windows event auditing for Defender for Identity sensors. Learn automatic, manual, and PowerShell methods to enable required audit policies.

    Listed under January 2026 on Microsoft Learn

December 2025

2 entries
  1. Preview

    New properties for 'sensorCandidate' resource type in Graph-API (preview)

    Property Type Description domainName String The domain name of the sensor. senseClientVersion String The version of the Defender for Identity sensor client. This capability is currently in preview and available in API preview version. Learn more here

    sensorCandidate resource type Represents a Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor that's ready to be activated.

    Listed under December 2025 on Microsoft Learn
  2. GA

    ADWS LDAP search in Advanced Hunting

    New ADWS LDAP search activity is now available in the 'IdentityQueryEvents' table in Advanced Hunting. This can provides visibility into directory queries performed through ADWS, helping customers track these operations and create custom detection based on this data. Version number…

    Listed under December 2025 on Microsoft Learn

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