The Myth vs. Reality

Many business owners assume Microsoft 365 backs up everything. It doesn’t. Microsoft guarantees platform uptime not full point-in-time recovery for your data. A phishing attack or ransomware infection can still wipe mailboxes, SharePoint sites and Teams chats.

Why This Is Critical

• Ransomware risk: Sync’d encryption can spread across OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Human error: Accidental deletions often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
• Compliance pressure: Insurers and tenders increasingly demand proof of backup and restore capability.

Your Cyber Resilience Checklist

• Immutable Backups: Protect Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams with tamper-proof storage.
• Quarterly Restore Tests: Validate recovery times and document results.
• Multi-Factor Authentication: Reduce account compromise risk.
• Patch & Train: Apply updates within 14 days and run phishing simulations.
• Cyber Essentials Certification: Demonstrate compliance and boost customer trust.

The Business Case

Downtime costs more than prevention. Adding a dedicated backup solution for Microsoft 365 is often cheaper than a single day of lost productivity. Pairing this with Cyber Essentials accreditation demonstrates your commitment to security and compliance.

✅ Ready to See How You Measure Up?

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