Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking feature for Edge for Business, enabling administrators to securely transmit encrypted passwords to users without revealing them. According to MSPowerUser, this technology provides centralized credential management through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

Administrators can select user groups, add encrypted login information, and automatically deploy it across browsers on managed Windows devices. Employees access passwords via the Edge password manager, utilizing autofill without the ability to view or edit them.

To safeguard information, Microsoft employs the Microsoft Information Protection SDK, which encrypts passwords using keys linked to the Entra identifier. Decryption occurs only after identity verification.

Additionally, administrators have the ability to revoke access to passwords immediately, causing them to disappear from users' browsers. Furthermore, the company can block any attempts to view passwords through developer tools.

This new feature is available at no cost for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 subscribers. Activation requires creating or modifying the Edge configuration policy in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

This solution aims to enhance corporate data security and simplify account management without adding strain on infrastructure.