Merge pull request #222659 from v-amallick/Dec-30-2022-SoftDelete

Soft delete - new section added

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/backup/backup-azure-security-feature-cloud.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Soft delete for Azure Backup
 description: Learn how to use security features in Azure Backup to make backups more secure.
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 12/13/2022
+ms.date: 12/30/2022
 ms.custom: devx-track-azurepowershell
 author: v-amallick
 ms.service: backup
@@ -38,6 +38,12 @@ It's important to remember that once soft delete is disabled, the feature is dis
 >- You can also use multi-user authorization (MUA) to add an additional layer of protection against disabling soft delete. [Learn more](multi-user-authorization-concept.md).
 >- MUA for soft delete is currently supported for Recovery Services vaults only.
 
+### Always-on soft delete with extended retention
+
+Soft delete is enabled on all newly created vaults by default. **Always-on soft delete** state is an opt-in feature. Once enabled, it can't be disabled (irreversible).
+
+Additionally, you can extend the retention duration for deleted backup data, ranging from 14 to 180 days. By default, the retention duration is set to 14 days (as per basic soft delete) for the vault, and you can extend it as required. The soft delete doesn't cost you for first 14 days of retention; however, you're charged for the period beyond 14 days. [Learn more](backup-azure-enhanced-soft-delete-about.md#pricing) about pricing.
+
 ### Disabling soft delete using Azure portal
 
 To disable soft delete, follow these steps: