Microsoft 365: Perform granular file-level restore using Microsoft 365 Backup

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 Backup now supports granular file-level restore for SharePoint and OneDrive. This enhances data recovery capabilities, allowing precise restoration of individual files to original or new locations, improving resilience against data loss events.

The Impact

Security teams and administrators are affected by improved data recovery, reducing the risk of permanent data loss.

• Security Teams: Reduced risk of data loss from accidental deletion or corruption.
• Administrators: Streamlined file recovery process, improving operational efficiency.
• Compliance Officers: Enhanced ability to meet data recovery objectives and attest to backup efficacy.

The Action

1. Review Microsoft 365 Backup configuration for SharePoint and OneDrive.
2. Familiarize with granular file-level restore procedures in Microsoft 365 admin center.
3. Update incident response plans to incorporate new granular restore capabilities.

Domain: SharePoint · Impact: medium · Workload: SharePoint · Essential Eight: Regular Backups · ISM: ISM-1511, ISM-1515, ISM-1705, ISM-1706, ISM-1707, ISM-1708, ISM-1810, ISM-1811, ISM-1812, ISM-1813, ISM-1814