Protecting Microsoft 365 Data in Enterprise Operations

Author: Sajid Sarwar

Practitioner technical report · Published 19 August 2026 · Open access

Abstract

This practitioner report outlines an operational approach to protecting Microsoft 365 workloads, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams. It covers backup policy design, retention, access control, monitoring, restore validation, and integration with broader business-continuity and disaster-recovery planning. The report highlights practical considerations for reducing data-loss risk from accidental deletion, ransomware, service disruption, and retention gaps. It is intended as an implementation-oriented reference for Microsoft 365 administrators and data-protection teams.

Keywords

Microsoft 365Exchange OnlineSharePoint OnlineOneDriveTeamsSaaS backupdata protection

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22010593 · Licensed under CC BY 4.0