Blunt the impact of a data breach with M365 BaaS

It's commonplace to protect your application data from the threat of a data breach, but what do you do to protect your Microsoft tenant data? As we explored in a previous article, "It is a common misconception that cloud data is protected automatically. Microsoft is responsible for infrastructure and connectivity and will keep your data safe to the best of its ability. Ultimately, long-term protection and data archiving falls to the user organisation."

Nviron's Microsoft 365 Backup as a Service (M365 BaaS) leverages the capabilities of cloud computing to offer a more flexible, scalable, and automated approach to data protection in a single monthly subscription. Below, we explore how M365 BaaS supports a robust disaster recovery strategy.

The role of M365 BaaS in disaster recovery

The Urgency of Quick Recovery – When disaster strikes, time is of the essence. The Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) become critical metrics. RPO defines how much data loss your organisation can tolerate, while RTO specifies the maximum acceptable downtime. Achieving low RPO and RTO is essential for rapid recovery.

The Holy Grail: Real-Time Backup – To meet these objectives, you need a robust backup solution that provides seamless data recovery from an accurate, real-time backup. The native recovery option within Microsoft falls short. It may allow recovery within a limited timeframe, but beyond that, your data is permanently gone. That's where M365 BaaS comes into play.

The power of M365 BaaS

1. Non-destructive point-in-time restore

M365 BaaS offers non-destructive point-in-time or granular restore capabilities. This means you can recover specific items—an important document, an email, or a collaboration file—from any historical point. No more worrying about overwritten changes or incomplete recovery.

2. Unlimited data retention

Unlike native features, which impose time limits on data retention, M365 BaaS offers unlimited storage. Your critical data remains accessible indefinitely. Compliance requirements and legal obligations are more straightforward when data is securely retained.

3. Self-service restore

M365 BaaS empowers end-users. Users can independently retrieve their lost data when faced with an urgent request or a system outage. This speeds up recovery and reduces the burden on IT teams.

Don't leave disaster recovery to chance. Take proactive steps to protect your cloud data. For more information on how M365 BaaS supports you with robust backups, please Click Here to speak to one of the team members. Alternatively, existing customers can contact their Account Manager.