IDrive Expands Microsoft 365 Backup with Entra ID Protection — IDrive Inc.

Event summary

IDrive added Microsoft Entra ID Backup to its Office 365 Backup solution on September 14, 2026.
The new feature protects identity and access management data against accidental deletion, misconfiguration, and unauthorized changes.
Supported objects include users, groups, roles, policies, and device configurations.
Pricing is set at $10 per Entra ID seat per year with unlimited storage.
IDrive serves over 5 million customers backing up over 1 Exabyte of data.

The big picture

IDrive's expansion into identity protection underscores the growing importance of safeguarding Microsoft 365 environments. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based identity management, third-party solutions like this one become critical for maintaining business continuity. The move positions IDrive to capture a share of the $10 billion identity and access management market, where comprehensive backup solutions are still emerging.

What we're watching

Market Adoption: How quickly enterprises will integrate Entra ID Backup into their Microsoft 365 security strategies.
Competitive Response: Whether competitors will accelerate development of similar identity protection solutions.
Revenue Growth: The pace at which IDrive can scale this offering to drive subscription revenue.