Microsoft has added a Teams admin policy that lets organizers block third-party bots from joining meetings without approval, improving control over external participants. The update helps reduce abuse by malicious apps and supports stronger safeguards against social engineering and unauthorized access in Teams. #MicrosoftTeams #TeamsAdminCenter #DefenderPortal
Keypoints
- Microsoft introduced a new Teams policy to control external bot access.
- Bots can be placed in the meeting lobby and require organizer approval.
- The feature helps prevent malicious apps from joining meetings unnoticed.
- Admins can assign the policy to individual users or specific groups.
- Microsoft plans more controls, including allow lists, blocks, and audit logs.