Regaining Control Over Unmanaged GenAI Apps: New Microsoft Purview Enhancements in Edge

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Many organizations are growing increasingly concerned about the widespread use of unsanctioned Generative AI (GenAI) tools. These apps, often accessed through unmanaged browsers, pose significant risks to data security and compliance. To help with this, Microsoft is now updating some features in  Microsoft Purview that will enhance policy enforcement for unmanaged cloud apps accessed via the Edge browser.  What’s Changing? Previously, enforcing Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Collection policies required manual creation of Edge configuration policies. These policies were often complex and needed to be scoped correctly to block unsupported browsers or apply protections. With this update, Microsoft automates much of that process: Collection Policies now apply directly within Edge without needing a separate blocking configuration. DLP Policies automatically generate Edge configuration policies that align with the scope of the DLP rules. DLP policies can operate in two mode...

Teams users can pin their favorite apps

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A new feature is rolling out according to the roadmap: Users can pin apps to the Teams left rail.
This feature will be on by default, and will allow users to pin apps to the left rail. It can be controlled through the same policies admins used to set up apps for their users.
The admin added apps will still be there, but the users may now add, and slightly rearrange the the setup. And I think this is a good combination, allowing users to personalize their setup tailored to their needs.
According to the message in the admin portal, this feature should already be rolling out and be completed by the end of February (this week).