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M365 Data Back-Up

Why Back-Up Data that’s Already in the Cloud?

Microsoft 365 is a prime target for ransomware, putting operational continuity at risk. While Microsoft offers world-class tools for data governance, customers are responsible for protecting their own data.

In an attack, hackers can manipulate retention policies to delete data when global admin credentials are compromised.

As the first step to ransomware recovery, Microsoft recommends offline backups. Organisations need a secure, reliable solution for rapid recoverability of hundreds or thousands of users’ data from cyber attacks, corruption, or even human error.

Despite massive investments in perimeter, endpoint, and application-layer defenses, attackers continue to gain access to valuable business data.

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“By 2025, at least 75% of IT organisations will face one or more attacks.”

71% of organisations have seen a Microsoft 365 account takeover.

Potential Data Loss: 81% of organisations have seen an Outlook email breach.

Threats to Your Data

  • Accidental Deletion
  • Malicious Insiders
  • Hacktivists and Attacks
  • Retention Gaps & Complexity
  • Compliance

Business Concerns

  • Microsoft does not provide backup for data stored in Microsoft 365 applications.
  • When data is recoverable, the process for recovery can be complex, time-consuming, costly, and even incomplete.
  • On-prem solutions rely on unpredictable, manual guesswork to scale.

Reduce Your Risk with CWSI

Safeguard from Data Loss- Keep a separate copy of your Microsoft365 data with automated back-ups.

Maximise Recoverability- Search and restore single files or entire folders with just three clicks.

Unified Protection- Centralise Management and reporting on-prem and across your cloud environment.

What We Deliver

Data Resilience- Secure your data from insider led backups, threats or ransomware with air-gapped, immutable, access-control.

Data Observability – Continuously monitor and remediate data risks, including ransomware, sensitive data exposure, and indicators of compromise.

Data Recovery- Surgically and rapidly recover your apps, files, or users while avoiding malware reinfection.

While backups are the last and most important line of defense against ransomware, sophisticated attackers are also aware of this. Many ransomware attacks target backups to prevent recovery and force payment. Traditional backup methods are effective for recovering from natural disasters and operational failures, but they are not designed to withstand cyber threats, making them vulnerable.

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Want to learn how our M365 Back-up solution can protect your organisation from evolving threats? Contact us below to speak with our security experts today.