Microsoft Integrates Native Backup and Recovery into Entra ID
Microsoft released a preview of an integrated backup and recovery service for Microsoft Entra ID in March 2026. The new Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery feature automatically creates daily immutable snapshots of critical directory objects and retains the last five restore points directly inside the Microsoft Entra Admin Center. Snapshots are protected even against accounts holding the highest privileges, closing a long-standing gap that administrators previously addressed with custom Microsoft Graph scripts or third-party tools. The service eliminates the need for additional infrastructure by embedding backup and restore capabilities natively into the Entra Admin Center. Because the product remains in preview, Microsoft may still adjust menu labels and workflow details before general availability. The feature provides both differential reporting and one-click restoration options for protected identity objects.
Security-InsiderNov 6, 2026Translated from German