As cyber threats grow in sophistication, conventional security tools often fall short—particularly in the protection of backup data sets. Today, backup data frequently becomes an attack target. Slow and incomplete detection often leads to expensive recovery delays. This challenge calls for a new approach—one that identifies threats rapidly and enables swift action to minimize damage.
Redefining threat hunting
Dell PowerProtect Backup Services takes threat hunting to the next level by utilizing backup data for continuous, automated detection of threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs). This solution empowers organizations to act swiftly by offering capabilities that include the following:
- Scanning backup snapshots within specific time frames to quickly pinpoint anomalies or potential threats.
- Conducting targeted IOC and file metadata searches, helping to reduce investigation time.
- Isolating suspicious files or snapshots to prevent the accidental restoration of infected data and stop malware spread.
- Offering secure quarantine or permanent deletion of compromised files to address risks effectively.
Through these innovative measures, PowerProtect Backup Services allows businesses to respond confidently, turning security challenges into opportunities to bolster resilience while enabling smoother operations.
Future-forward data resilience for Microsoft Ecosystems
Modern applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 demand advanced protection. With rapidly changing environments and evolving compliance requirements, traditional tools often cannot keep up. PowerProtect Backup Services addresses this gap as a 100% SaaS-based platform, delivering protection, flexibility in recovery, and robust data retention—all with minimal complexity.
With air-gapped backups stored in the cloud, the service isolates critical Microsoft data from ransomware and insider threats. This setup ensures data remains secure and accessible, even in worst-case scenarios.
Key benefits for Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Seamless backups with granular item-level recovery enable fast restoration to production or sandbox environments.
- Extended data retention policies preserve critical data for up to a year—significantly more than the 28-day limit of native tools.
- Flexible restore options protect data integrity and support business continuity without disruption.
Beyond Dynamics 365, this service streamlines data protection across the entire Microsoft ecosystem—including Microsoft 365, Azure VMs, and Entra ID—creating a unified, reliable data management platform.
Comprehensive Microsoft 365 and Azure protection
Effective cyber resilience extends beyond simply having backups. It ensures that data is ready whenever needed. Despite common misconceptions, Microsoft does not provide full data protection. The shared responsibility model means organizations must take active steps to safeguard data integrity and compliance.
PowerProtect Backup Services fills this gap with features such as these:
- Guaranteed point-in-time recovery to restore Teams conversations, SharePoint, OneDrive, and email to original locations effortlessly.
- Agentless protection that securely performs backups directly from Microsoft Azure to AWS- or Azure-based storage.
- Indefinite file retention to overcome Microsoft’s built-in purging limits, aligning archiving practices with organizational needs.
- A centralized dashboard that offers visibility and granular control over all Microsoft 365 workloads.
- Flexible restore workflows for recovering content “in place,” making copies, or supporting testing operations.
These features simplify compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and other regulations, supporting faster remediation and reliable safeguards.
Empowering teams
PowerProtect Backup Services prioritizes user autonomy and operational efficiency within Microsoft ecosystems.
- Self-service features enable employees to restore their own files or email without IT involvement, increasing productivity while lightening IT’s workload.
- Federated search functions simplify the process of finding sensitive or confidential information to ensure compliance and accessibility.
- Employee data for inactive or former users remains preserved, eliminating costly ongoing Microsoft license fees and reducing operational costs.
Entra ID identity security
Entra ID manages access to Microsoft Cloud resources and plays a critical role in securing identities. PowerProtect Backup Services delivers an automated backup solution for Entra ID, safeguarding essential identity data to ensure uninterrupted access and business continuity.
Driving progress with holistic cyber resilience
Dell PowerProtect Backup Services is more than a backup tool—it’s a comprehensive solution for cyber resilience. By combining proactive threat detection, flexible recovery practices, and advanced cloud-native capabilities, it sets the foundation for organizations to protect their most valuable assets. The result? Businesses can act with renewed confidence and focus, driving meaningful progress for individuals and entire enterprises alike.
Human progress starts with a secure foundation, and PowerProtect Backup Services helps build the robust, adaptable systems needed to move forward with certainty.
