Microsoft Edge 145 Brings Enhanced Enterprise Security Features and Upgrades
Microsoft Rolls Out Edge 145 with Enhanced Enterprise Security Features
Microsoft has started deploying Edge 145 to the Stable release channel, introducing several significant security upgrades tailored to enterprise environments. The rollout is being conducted in phases, with certain features available through preview and targeted release programs.
Enhanced Data Protection Capabilities
One of the key enhancements in Edge 145 is the expansion of data protection capabilities for Edge for Business. The browser now supports cross-tenant enforcement of Intune App Protection Policies through Intune Mobile Application Management. This allows organizations to apply data loss prevention policies to sensitive information within the work profile. Administrators can enforce clipboard limits, apply watermarks, and require protected browsing for specific websites.
Administrators can enforce clipboard limits, apply watermarks, and require protected browsing for specific websites.
Watermarking Protection and Protected Clipboard
The update also introduces Watermarking Protection, which overlays persistent identifiers on sensitive content viewed in the browser. This feature helps prevent unauthorized sharing or copying of confidential information. Additionally, Protected Clipboard enables administrators to define trusted copy and paste boundaries between managed cloud apps using Purview DLP policies.
Extension Security Enhancements
Edge 145 also strengthens extension security by detecting and revoking malicious sideloaded extensions installed outside approved channels. The Edge management service now includes extension monitoring, providing administrators with visibility into extensions installed for managed users and the ability to handle blocked extension requests.
Improved Password Manager
The built-in password manager in Edge 145 has also been improved to handle related websites more effectively. The browser can group affiliated domains together using a new password affiliation service, ensuring that the correct credentials are suggested when visiting connected properties. Administrators can control this feature through existing password management policies, including settings that disable password saving and autofill lookups if needed.
Additional Controls for Organizations
Furthermore, Edge 145 provides additional controls for organizations to restrict profile editing and protect sensitive information. These enhancements demonstrate Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to providing a secure browsing experience for enterprise users.
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