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 Entra ID Backup Premium 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. It has been designed for IT teams and managed service providers seeking to simplify and scale their approach to identity protection management.
The role of identity in business operations
“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. Unlike point solutions that focus only on backup or monitoring, Barracuda delivers a unified, end-to-end approach that makes Entra ID protection simpler, stronger and more resilient so organisations can stay secure, compliant and operational.”
Organisations are increasingly dependent on Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management services, which has resulted 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, enabling recovery beyond Microsoft’s retention limits.
Key protection features
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium safeguards 13 of the most essential identity components that maintain a secure Microsoft Entra ID environment. These components include users, groups, roles, administrative units, app registrations, audit logs, authentication and access policies, BitLocker keys, and device management configurations, among others.
John Quatto, Channel Partner Manager at obrio, commented on the importance of the service to managed service providers and their customers.
“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. “Ransomware attacks can cripple access to users, groups and core systems. With Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium, Barracuda has closed a gap in identity and access protection. Its integration into the BarracudaONE platform delivers a comprehensive, unified cybersecurity solution that’s simple to deploy, easy to manage and built to scale – giving our customers the confidence to recover quickly and stay resilient against evolving threats.”
Deployment and management
The cloud-based, software-as-a-service structure of Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium allows for straightforward deployment without the need for software installation, configuration, or manual patching. Customers can connect their Microsoft 365 tenant and begin backup processes within minutes. Additional features include advanced search, real-time monitoring, comprehensive audit logs, and five levels of role-based access control, giving users the tools they need for efficient and secure identity protection management.
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.