{"id":24081,"date":"2022-10-12T16:28:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T20:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/?p=24081"},"modified":"2023-01-13T10:51:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:51:46","slug":"microsoft-365-backup-veeam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/security\/microsoft-365-backup-veeam\/","title":{"rendered":"How Microsoft 365 backup powered by Veeam can save you from disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Backing up critical business data should be a regular habit for everyone. Crucial to data protection, disaster recovery<\/a> and cybersecurity plans<\/a> in general, proper backups are often the first line of defense against accidental deletions and faulty retention policies, and the last line of defense versus cyberattacks<\/a> such as ransomware.<\/p>\n

Most businesses and\/or IT teams would probably say they understand the importance of backing up data, but not everyone practices what they preach. As an example, roughly only one in six organizations<\/a> test if their backup solutions work as intended by actually attempting a restoration. Furthermore, of cloud data stored in Microsoft Office documents isn\u2019t backed up at all, despite the fact that 35% of businesses have experienced two ransomware attacks in the last 12 months and 40% of servers<\/a> experience at least one unexpected outage per year.<\/p>\n

It’s clear that many organizations need to take backup more seriously, especially when it comes to Microsoft 365 data. Why the emphasis on Microsoft 365<\/a>? Simply put, its popularity. Millions of employees use the platform<\/a>, and because of this, Microsoft 365 is a massive data repository and, by extension, a common target for malicious activity. For businesses looking to secure and protect their data, as well as ensure compliance with various regulatory and legal requirements, Microsoft 365 is therefore a smart place to start.
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Sherweb\u2019s Microsoft 365 backup powered by Veeam makes data protection easy<\/h2>\n

Using a third-party backup solution is a best practice, as it\u2019s not Microsoft\u2019s responsibility to safeguard or restore lost data. As a vendor of choice for 83% of the Fortune 500, Veeam is an experienced and reliable backup option that businesses of all sizes can rely on. What\u2019s more is that Veeam can be leveraged specifically to back up, restore and protect Microsoft 365 data<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aptly named Microsoft 365 backup powered by Veeam, this solution empowers businesses to take responsibility for their sensitive information. There are myriad reasons to back up Microsoft 365 data, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n