Thomas Maurer, joined by Thomas Bryant, unpacks identity protection and recovery for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra. The episode delivers practical security strategies for practitioners safeguarding Microsoft identity platforms.

Protecting Identity in Active Directory & Microsoft Entra

In this episode, Thomas Maurer sits down with Thomas Bryant from Commvault to explore one of the most critical topics in modern cybersecurity: identity protection and recovery within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra (formerly known as Azure Active Directory).

Key Topics Covered

  • The evolving security perimeter: Analysis of why identity is now considered the new security perimeter, and how threat actors target Active Directory and Entra environments.
  • Risks and Threats: Insight into the risks involved in compromised identity environments, including real-world attack scenarios affecting Microsoft-centric infrastructures.
  • Resilience and Recoverability: Discussion on building resilience into identity solutions—including backup, rapid recovery, and disaster response strategies.
  • Commvault Solution Overview: Overview of how Commvault addresses backup and recovery needs for Active Directory and Entra ID. Examines backup methodologies, supported scenarios, and integration into hybrid enterprise environments.

Practical Advice for IT Professionals

  • Why identity should be central to your Microsoft security posture
  • Steps to assess threats and plan for identity recovery
  • Best practices for hybrid and cloud-only directory environments
  • Use cases for integrating backup solutions like Commvault to ensure swift recoverability after identity compromise

Resources

About the Host

Thomas Maurer, Principal Program Manager & Chief Evangelist for Azure Hybrid at Microsoft, is known for his technical leadership in cloud and identity infrastructure. His community and customer advocacy ensures practical, actionable insights for IT professionals.

Whether you lead an IT team, design security architectures, or are responsible for digital identity protection in Microsoft environments, this conversation gives you actionable information for building resilient identity infrastructure.

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