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Microsoft Entra ID Backup and Recovery Strategy: The Whys and Hows

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 24, 2025
Length 6 Pages
SKU # IDC19991515

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This IDC Perspective highlights the need for dedicated third-party data protection services to ensure business continuity, compliance, and security of Microsoft Entra ID and why organizations should prioritize backing up Entra ID objects. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a critical cloud-based IAM solution processing billions of authentications daily. Despite its importance, data-loss risks due to accidental deletion, cyberthreats, and over-reliance on default retention policies are a reality. “Microsoft Entra ID processes billions of authentications daily, making it a critical backbone for digital enterprises,” said Archana Venkatraman, senior research director, Cloud Data Management and Cloud Governance, IDC Europe. “Companies that are not protecting Entra ID with dedicated backup and recovery technologies could face business-continuity issues and data loss arising from multiple reasons such as accidental deletion and cyberattacks.”

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6 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

Data Risk Scenarios in Entra ID

Impact of Hard-Delete Feature

Cyberthreats

Data Deletion (Accidental or Intentional/Malicious)

Over-Reliance on Default Retention Policies

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