Merill Fernando  

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Merill Fernando  2d ago

👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇

What’s new in Microsoft Entra – March 2026

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-entra-march-2026/ba-p/4502150

What’s new in Microsoft Entra – March 2026 | Microsoft Community Hub

This quarterly roundup highlights the latest feature releases and change announcements, organized by product so you can quickly assess what’s new, what’s...

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Merill Fernando  6d ago

Most IT admins treat Conditional Access like Whac-A-Mole. 🔨

In this episode of Entra.Chat, Per Torben breaks down why the standard docs aren't enough and how to build a scalable security framework that actually works.

Don't get locked out. Get secure. 🔒

🎧 https://entra.news/p/how-to-design-bullet-proof-conditional

Merill Fernando  Apr 9

👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇

As AI adoption scales, is your access strategy still viable?

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/as-ai-adoption-scales-is-your-access-strategy-still-viable/ba-p/4486060

As AI adoption scales, is your access strategy still viable? | Microsoft Community Hub

Discover how AI adoption is transforming access strategies—and what security leaders need to know now.  

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Merill Fernando  Apr 7

Stop clicking through 15 menus just to find one Azure blade

🛑 55,000+ Microsoft pros use https://cmd.ms to skip the portal fatigue.

I just launched a massive V2 rewrite:

⚡️ 100% keyboard-driven
🎯 Jump to any blade instantly
🔍 New Purview + Security commands

Merill Fernando  Apr 6

Have you checked out this week's Entra news?

Get the latest scoop at https://entra.news/p/entra-news-143-this-week-in-microsoft

Show threadMerill Fernando  Apr 4

✨ Difference Reports (Version control for your tenant)
✨ Shadow Tenant Discovery (Finding what’s lurking in your org)

From accidental deletions to "sneaky" background changes, we’re showing you how the pros use these new tools to stay in control

Watch now 👇

https://entra.news/p/5-entra-id-updates-you-cant-afford
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5 Entra ID Updates You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2026 (Backup, Governance, CA Agent & Risk Score Exposed)

Listen now | The Hidden Entra Diff Report That Catches Changes Even Microsoft Makes to Your Tenant

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Merill Fernando  Apr 4

Microsoft Entra just got a "Superpower" 🦸‍♂️

The March 2026 updates are here, and they are a game-changer for Identity Admins.

I’m joined by MVPs Nathan McNulty, Ru Campbell, and Thomas Naunheim to go behind the scenes of:

✨ Native Backup & Recovery (The "Holy Grail" feature)
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Merill Fernando  Apr 2

👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇

Microsoft Entra expands SCIM support with new SCIM 2.0 APIs for identity lifecycle operations

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/microsoft-entra-expands-scim-support-with-new-scim-2-0-apis-for/ba-p/4507465

Microsoft Entra expands SCIM support with new SCIM 2.0 APIs for identity lifecycle operations

A new standards-based option for identity teams to manage user and group lifecycle in Microsoft Entra.

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Merill Fernando  Mar 30

Have you checked out this week's Entra.News newsletter?

Get it at https://entra.news/p/entra-news-142-this-week-in-microsoft

Merill Fernando  Mar 28

Your Conditional Access policies probably have gaps you don't know about

I talked to Emilien Socchi about how he built an engine that tests 250 MILLION sign-in combos in <20 minutes.

Runs Offline. No Throttling. No Limits.

Watch at https://entra.news/p/finding-every-mfa-gap-testing-250