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What’s New in Entra Global Secure Access Client v2.28.96

On April 27, 2026, Microsoft announced an update for the Entra Global Secure Access (GSA) client version 2.28.96. This new release includes improvements to the user experience for BYOD scenarios, to surface more information about endpoint status on the main screen, and to Intelligent Local Access (ILA).

Sign Out

Microsoft has changed how the Sign Out button is displayed depending on the device’s join type. With GSA client 2.28.96, the Sign Out button now appears by default only on Microsoft Entra-registered devices. This option is hidden on Microsoft Entra-joined devices but can optionally be displayed by setting a registry key.

Intelligent Local Access

This update also includes changes to the Intelligent Local Access (ILA) feature. Administrators can now assign a private application to multiple private networks. In addition, the GSA client now includes a new Private Access Definitions section on the Forwarding Profile tab of the Advanced Diagnostics tool. This new section includes the Private DNS definitions and a new Private network definitions section, which detail the current ILA configuration, including defined private networks, configured DNS server addresses, the FQDN to resolve for the private network, and the expected IP address for the ILA FQDN.

Additional Changes

GSA client v2.28.96 also includes additional changes to address known issues and bugs.

  • Internet connection test changed from msn.com to www.msftconnecttest.com
  • Additional log data collection, including Kerberos logs and the output of gpresult.exe
  • Log collection includes the list of trusted root Certification Authorities (CAs) on the endpoint

Download GSA v2.28.96

Administrators can download the latest release of the Global Secure Access (GSA) client here.

Additional Information

Global Secure Access Client for Windows v2.28.96

Entra Private Access Intelligent Local Access (ILA)

Entra Private Access and BYOD

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by Richard M. Hicks on April 28, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Cloud Service, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, Entra, Entra Global Secure Access, Entra ID, Entra Internet Access, Entra Private Access, Global Secure Access, GSA, ILA, Intelligent Local Access, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Internet Access, Microsoft Entra Private Access, Mobility, public cloud, Remote Access, SASE, Secure Access Service Edge, Secure Service Edge, Security, Security Service Edge, SSE, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zero Trust, Zero Trust Network Access, ZTNA
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on April 28, 2026

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2026/04/28/whats-new-in-entra-global-secure-access-client-v2-28-96/

Webinar: Certificate Automation for Windows Infrastructure

If you manage Windows Server workloads that require public TLS certificates like Always On VPN, DirectAccess, Remote Desktop Gateway, Internet Information Services (IIS), and others, you know that certificate expirations don’t send friendly reminders. Certificates expire quietly. Too often, end users are the ones who sound the alarm—when resources are already unavailable. Of course, this never happens at a convenient time. It’s usually the middle of the night, on the weekend.

Current State

Most Windows IT teams are still managing certificates the same way they did years ago, using spreadsheets, calendar reminders, and an assortment of renewal scripts. It usually works… until it suddenly doesn’t.

Free Webinar

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be joining Todd Gardner from CertKit for a free live webinar on Tuesday, May 26, at 11:00 AM CDT, in which we will break down the following:

  • Why certificate mismanagement causes so much pain at scale
  • How to build real automation that works across your full environment, including internal services and vendor appliances
  • A live demonstration of CertKit showing end-to-end discovery, monitoring, and automated renewal

There will also be time for live Q&A, so bring your questions!

Join Us!

If you’re tired of patching the problem with fragile scripts and assorted reminders, join us to learn about a fully automated solution that can dramatically improve the situation. Register now and don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your TLS certificate management burden and end the need for 2 AM certificate renewal fire drills.

Webinar Details

Webinar: TLS Certificate Automation for Windows Infrastructure
Hosts: Todd Gardner (CertKit) and Richard Hicks (Richard M. Hicks Consulting, Inc.)
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 11:00 AM CDT
Registration: Click here to register!

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by Richard M. Hicks on April 28, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Automation, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Certificate Services, certificates, CertKit, CLM, Microsoft, SSL and TLS, TLS, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on April 28, 2026

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2026/04/28/webinar-certificate-automation-for-windows-infrastructure/

Always On VPN IKEv2 Security Vulnerability April 2026

Microsoft published its Security Updates for April 2026 today, and the good news is that there are no Windows Server Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) vulnerabilities this month. However, they disclosed a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that impacts deployments using Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2).

IKE Service Extensions RCE

CVE-2026-33824 addresses a security vulnerability in the Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions. This vulnerability is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). Always On VPN implementations that use the device tunnel or IKEv2 for the user tunnel are affected.

Impact

This vulnerability presents a unique challenge to Always On VPN administrators as IKEv2 is required to support device tunnel connections. Some implementations also use IKEv2 for the user tunnel. In either case, the vulnerable VPN server, often domain-joined, is reachable from the Internet, greatly increasing the attack surface and exposure to this vulnerability.

Recommendations

For deployments that use IKEv2 (device or user tunnel), administrators should update their RRAS server as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks on this service.

Not Using IKEv2?

If you are not using the device tunnel or IKEv2 for the user tunnel, ensure the following IKEv2 ports are blocked at the edge firewall.

  • Inbound UDP port 500 (IKE)
  • Inbound UDP port 4500 (IKE NAT-T)

In addition, consider disabling IKEv2 on the RRAS server by opening an elevated command window and running the following command.

netsh.exe ras set wanports device = "WAN Miniport (IKEv2)" rasinonly = disabled ddinout = disabled ddoutonly = disabled maxports = 0

Optionally, you can use the Routing and Remote Access management console (rrasmgnt.msc) to perform this task.

  1. Right-click on Ports and choose Properties.
  2. Select WAN Miniport (IKEv2).
  3. Click Configure.
  4. Uncheck Remote access connections (inbound only).
  5. Uncheck Demand-dial routing connection (inbound and outbound).
  6. Enter 0 in the Maximum ports field.
  7. Click Ok.

Additional Information

Microsoft Security Updates for April 2026

CVE-2026-33824 – Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extension RCE

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by Richard M. Hicks on April 14, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, CVE, device tunnel, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, IKEv2, Infrastructure, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, RCE, Remote Access, routing and remote access service, RRAS, Security, Security Update, Update, user tunnel, VPN, Vulnerability, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on April 14, 2026

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