Barracuda Networks Launches Entra ID Backup Premium for Secure Recovery
Barracuda Networks has announced the launch of Entra ID Backup Premium, a solution designed to protect Microsoft Entra ID environments from accidental or malicious data loss. The newly launched service aims to address the growing need for fast and reliable identity data recovery, helping organisations maintain uninterrupted access to business applications and enhancing their overall cyber resilience.
The solution is fully integrated with the BarracudaONE platform, providing centralised oversight into backup status, data health, and storage insights through a unified dashboard. According to Barracuda Networks, Entra ID Backup Premium is suitable for both single and multi-tenant environments, making it ideal for IT teams and managed service providers seeking to simplify and scale their approach to identity protection management.
“Identity is the control plane of today’s digital business – any disruption can halt operations and expose organisations to security risks,” said Neal Bradbury, Chief Product Officer at Barracuda. “With Entra ID Backup Premium, we are closing a critical gap in the identity protection lifecycle by adding fast, reliable recovery to our proven detection and response capabilities.”
Organisations are increasingly dependent on Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management services, resulting in greater risk exposure to data loss from cyberattacks or human error. Microsoft retains Entra ID data for only 30 days and recommends that customers use third-party backups. Barracuda aims to address this gap with its solution that offers long-term, scalable data preservation.
Key Protection Features
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium safeguards 13 essential identity components that maintain a secure Microsoft Entra ID environment. These include users, groups, roles, administrative units, app registrations, audit logs, authentication and access policies, BitLocker keys, and device management configurations.
“As a trusted MSP, we understand how essential Microsoft 365 is to our customers’ operations – which makes protecting and restoring Entra ID security components absolutely mission-critical,” said John Quatto, Channel Partner Manager at obrio. “With Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium, Barracuda has closed a gap in identity and access protection.”
Deployment and Management
The cloud-based structure of Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium allows for straightforward deployment without software installation or manual patching. Customers can connect their Microsoft 365 tenant and begin backup processes within minutes. Additional features include advanced search, real-time monitoring, and role-based access control.
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium is available worldwide through Barracuda’s resellers and managed service provider network, either as a standalone product or as part of a subscription with Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup.
