Microsoft Expands Entra Governance for AI Agents and Guest Users

Microsoft Expands Entra Governance for AI Agents and Guest Users

By Rabia Noureen
Publication Date: 2026-11-12 13:15:00

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft has added drift detection reports and new identity governance capabilities to Entra.
  • Organizations can now automate lifecycle management for guest users and AI agent identities.
  • The update also expands passkey support, Continuous Access Evaluation, cloud firewall controls, and third-party telephony options.

Microsoft’s latest Entra updates address the growing challenge of managing identities, devices, guest users, and AI agents. As organizations expand their use of cloud services and AI-powered workflows, keeping permissions and access controls up to date becomes more difficult, increasing the risk of security gaps, unauthorized access, and compliance issues.

Microsoft expands Identity Governance in Entra

To address these problems, Microsoft introduced several new identity governance and security capabilities for commercial customers. The new drift detection reports…