Microsoft Entra introduces soft deletion and restoration for cloud security groups, allowing recovery within 30 days while preserving settings, ownership, and membership. Rollout begins in late October 2025 (preview) and February 2026 (general availability). Deleted groups remove access until restored; audit logs track actions.
Applies to: Microsoft Entra
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