Microsoft Teams: Identify custom apps that need updates for Teams private and shared channels

🚨 The Signal: Admins can now identify custom Teams apps needing updates for private/shared channels. This helps ensure app functionality and security across all channel types, preventing potential data exposure or access issues due to outdated apps.

The Impact

Teams admins are affected by the need to update custom apps, mitigating the risk of app malfunction or security vulnerabilities in private/shared channels.

• Teams admins: Must identify and coordinate updates for custom apps.
• Custom app users: May experience service disruption if apps are not updated.
• Security teams: Risk of unpatched vulnerabilities in outdated custom apps.
• Compliance teams: Potential for non-compliance if app security posture degrades.

The Action

1. Navigate to Teams Admin Center > Teams apps > Manage apps.
2. Filter for custom apps requiring updates for private/shared channels.
3. Contact app developers for necessary updates or patches.
4. Review and test updated apps in a controlled environment.
5. Communicate app update timelines to affected users.

Domain: Teams · Impact: medium · Workload: Teams