Office 365 Backup

Do you have control of your Office 365 data? Can you recover data in case of a ransomware attack or deletion of data?

The big Office 365 misconception

Microsoft Office 365 offers geo redundancy, which is often mistaken for backup. Backup takes place when a historical copy of data is made and then stored in another location. However, it is even more important that you have direct access to and control over that backup. So if data is lost, accidentally deleted or maliciously attacked, for example — you can quickly recover.

6 reasons why backing up Office 365 is critical

The average length of time from data compromise to discovery is over 140 days. The likelihood is high that you won’t notice something is missing or gone until it’s too late for the recycle bin. 6 reasons why backing up Office 365 is critical are: 
  • Accidental deletion of users, mailboxes, emails or files in OneDrive, SharePoint or Teams

  • Retention policy - The fast pace of business in the digital age lends itself to continuously evolving policies, including retention policies that are difficult to keep up with, let alone manage.

  • Internal security threats – where organizations fall victim to threats posed by their very own employees, both intentionally and unintentionally.

  • External security threats such as Malware and viruses, like ransomware, have done serious damage to many organizations.

  • Legal and compliance requirements - Sometimes you need to unexpectedly retrieve emails, files or other types of data amid legal action.

  • Teams data structure - Microsoft structures Teams as a user interface that brings together Office 365 services, such as SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. This approach provides agile, real-time communication and collaboration for teams. You need to protect data in these locations.

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There are security gaps you may not have been aware of before.

Reach out to us to help you find a backup solution that offers you both complete access and complete control of your Office 365 data and avoid the unnecessary risks of data loss.

Contact us

Michel Ganado

Michel Ganado

Digital Services Leader, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 2564 7091

Etienne Bonnici

Etienne Bonnici

Chief Technology Officer, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 2564 7852

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