3 Myths about Microsoft and Google Cloud Applications

Hey, don’t let these myths about the security of your cloud applications put your business at risk!

The cloud is a valuable tool for businesses. Most of you already have cloud-based applications and services.  Now is the time to take a look at cloud security. 

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions:

Myth 1: My cloud applications are completely secure.

While leading SaaS solutions like Office 365, G Suite, and Salesforce do offer top-notch cloud application security and recovery features, they’re not completely foolproof. They can’t always protect your data from things like malicious insiders, accidental deletions, or hackers.

Solution: Regularly backing up your cloud data can help protect it from a wide range of threats and unforeseen disasters.

Myth 2: My cloud provider is solely responsible for my data security.

It’s easy to think that your SaaS provider is solely responsible for protecting your data, but the reality is more complex. While they should have robust security measures in place, businesses also need to play an active role.

Solution: Proactively training your employees on data security best practices and implementing access control measures can help keep your data secure in the cloud. Check out Microsoft’s Shared Responsibility Matrix.

Myth 3: My cloud provider’s backup is all I need.

While some top SaaS providers offer features like Recycle Bins and Vaults for storing accidentally deleted files. With Microsoft, you only have 14 days to recover deleted files. Unlimited retention policies only apply until deletion. To summarize, most solutions have time limits and do not offer comprehensive backup and recovery.

Solution: Consider working with an experienced IT service provider who can securely back up your data and help enhance your overall cloud application security.

BONUS: Long term and immutable storage of emails and files

When you delete a user from Microsoft, everything associated with that user is deleted after 30 days. Managing this is manual per account and can easily get overlooked. If you are concerned about forensics, protecting intellectual property, and litigation, you should consider an archival feature along with backups.

Let data recovery be the last of your worries! Contact us today for a free consultation and learn how our IT team can be your strategic partner.