Everything's in the cloud = nothing to worry about, Microsoft/Google handles it for us
Today's topic: shared responsibility. With a SaaS service the provider runs the platform — but your data is still yours to back up. Here's why.
Today's topic: shared responsibility. Let's break it down. To keep things simple, we'll use a SaaS service most of you know — Office 365 / Microsoft 365. Microsoft's responsibility = running the M365 cloud platform. To deliver and keep the service available, Microsoft uses geo-replication of data (in case of failure). But replication isn't backup — corrupted data gets replicated too. Your responsibility = access to and control over the data stored in M365. Until now you may have thought: data is in the cloud, the provider takes care of it. Not really. OK, but there is a recycle bin and the OneDrive "version history" slider lets me roll back. Yes, those exist — but they're time-limited. What to do? Simple. BACK UP YOUR CLOUD DATA. Any tips on how to do it, ideally for free? Selected Synology NAS models include technology that lets you back up cloud data straight to the NAS (network-attached storage). Other options? Backup software. We use Veeam Backup for Office 365, or you can use an online service that handles everything for you. We've had great results with Arrow Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365. Up to 10 years of retention and unlimited data backed up. Stuck or just want a sanity check on how to handle this in your company? Drop me a line — happy to help or point you in the right direction. Free — Synology Active Backup for Microsoft 365 https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/feature/active_backup_office365 Free up to 10 users — Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Community Edition https://www.veeam.com/free-backup-microsoft-office-365.html Arrow Cloud Backup https://www.arrow.com/ecs/cz/sluzby/arrow-cloud-backup-pro-microsoft-365/ #hackerprotect #cybersecurity #technology #cloud