- What: Microsoft is extending the timeline for transitioning Microsoft Sentinel from the Azure portal to the Microsoft Defender portal.
- Why: The change is in response to customer and partner feedback requesting more time for the transition.
- Impact: The sunset date for managing Microsoft Sentinel in the Azure portal is now March 31, 2027, nearly nine months later than the original date of July 1, 2026.
Microsoft has updated the timeline for transitioning the Microsoft Sentinel experience from the Azure portal to the Microsoft Defender portal from July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The updated schedule extends access by nearly nine months. Microsoft said the updated timeline reflects feedback from customers and partners requesting additional time to transition. “To reduce friction and support customers of all sizes, we are extending the sunset date for managing Microsoft Sentinel in the Azure … More → The post Microsoft sets new timeline for Sentinel transition to Defender portal appeared first on Help Net Security .