MC1113665 - Physical badging Connector new sample power shell script

Service

Microsoft Purview

Published

Jul 11, 2025

Tag

Feature update
Admin impact

Summary

Microsoft has updated the Microsoft Purview Physical Badging Connector to enhance security. Organizations using this connector must download and apply a new PowerShell script by June 30, 2025, to maintain functionality. Separate scripts are available for Commercial, GCC, GCCH, and DoD environments. No UI or workflow changes are expected.

More information

What and Why

To support the continuous improvement of security standards, Microsoft has updated components of the Microsoft Purview Physical Badging Connector. These updates ensure that Insider Risk Management customers can continue securely uploading physical access data. Organizations using this connector must apply the updated PowerShell script to maintain functionality.

Rollout Schedule

This update was released on June 30, 2025.

Impact on Your Organization

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management with the Physical Badging Connector in any environment (Commercial, GCC, GCCH, DoD).

What will happen:

  • The previous PowerShell script used to upload physical badging data will no longer function.
  • A new PowerShell script must be downloaded and applied to continue uploading data.
  • Separate scripts are available for Commercial, GCC, GCCH, and DoD environments.
  • No changes to UI or user workflows are expected.

Action Required / Recommendations

To ensure uninterrupted data uploads:

  • Download the updated PowerShell script for your environment:
  • Apply the updated script in your organization.
  • Communicate this change to your security and compliance teams.
  • Update any internal documentation referencing the previous script.
  • Administrators can set up a data connector to import user data from their organization to insider risk management policies.

Compliance Considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.