Microsoft has introduced a groundbreaking feature for the Edge browser catered to businesses, enabling administrators to securely share encrypted passwords with users without revealing them. According to MSPowerUser, this technology facilitates centralized credential management through the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Administrators can select user groups, add encrypted login information, and automatically deploy it in 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 data, the company employs the Microsoft Information Protection SDK, which encrypts passwords using keys tied to the Entra identifier. Decryption occurs only after user verification.

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

This feature is available at no extra cost to Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 subscribers. To activate it, one must create or modify the Edge configuration policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

This solution aims to enhance the security of corporate data and simplify account management without imposing additional burdens on infrastructure.