Microsoft 365 app: Cloud Update - Extended rollback support for Monthly Enterprise Channel

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 Apps Cloud Update now allows administrators to roll back Monthly Enterprise Channel devices to two prior versions with security updates. This provides more time to resolve compatibility issues while maintaining security and centralized control.

The Impact

Security teams and administrators benefit from improved patch management flexibility, reducing the risk of unpatched systems due to compatibility issues.

• Security Teams: Reduced risk of unpatched M365 applications due to compatibility delays.
• Administrators: Enhanced control over M365 app updates, balancing security and stability.
• End Users: Fewer disruptions from application compatibility issues post-update.

The Action

1. Review existing M365 Apps update policies for Monthly Enterprise Channel devices.
2. Familiarise with the extended rollback options in Microsoft 365 Apps admin center.
3. Consider updating internal patch management procedures to leverage this new capability.
4. Communicate the enhanced rollback capability to relevant IT and security stakeholders.

Domain: M365-Apps · Impact: medium · Workload: M365 Apps · Essential Eight: Patch Applications · ISM: ISM-0304, ISM-1690, ISM-1691, ISM-1692, ISM-1693, ISM-1698, ISM-1699, ISM-1700, ISM-1704, ISM-1807, ISM-1808, ISM-1876, ISM-1901, ISM-1905