SaaS Backup – a shared responsibility

SaaS backup and data protection

This year, over 78% of businesses will rely completely on SaaS (Software as a Service) applications. However, there is a common misconception that the SaaS provider is responsible for backing up this data. This, in fact is not true.

A direct quote from Microsoft:

We strive to keep the Services up and running; however, all online services suffer occasional disruptions and outages, and Microsoft is not liable for any disruption or loss you may suffer as a result. In the event of an outage, you may not be able to retrieve Your Content or Data that you have stored. We recommend that you regularly backup Your Content and Data that you store on the Services or store using Third-Party Apps and Services.

SaaS responsibility from the provider is:

• Physical infrastructure
• Apps and operating systems
• Network controls

That’s pretty much it, you as an organisation has a responsibility to ensure that the infrastructure you use to utilise your cloud applications is up to date. Also, the business processes you use to ensure that accounts are secure and safe from hackers and malicious attack.

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SaaS Backups

SaaS providers must maintain backups at various geolocations to ensure global availability and protect against natural disasters. BUT, businesses must act to protect data loss events – guarding against malware, hardware failures, and human error.

80% of businesses in 2021 use at least one SaaS application, however on 26% of them use a third part backup and recovery tool.

Webcom Solutions want to ensure that your data is safe and secure, for this reason we offer SaaS protection for your business. Whether you use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, we can provide you with an easy to use SaaS backup solutions.

User error is the most common cause of data loss:

• Accidental deletion
• Forgetting to save
• Device loss or theft
• Spills near hardware

Click here to download a whitepaper and discover more about the SaaS backup solutions that Webcom Solutions can provide your business.

If you are interested in some more information on our SaaS Backup solutions, fill in the contact form or call us on 1300 747 434