Does Microsoft Protect Microsoft 365 Data?
Veeam News, Monday, September 11,2023
Welcome back to the second part of our three-part blog series, where we continue to revisit what leading IT analyst firm, Gartner, suggests for protecting Microsoft 365. In the first post, we looked at what Gartner identified as risks associated with Microsoft 365.
This included:
- Human error: Compromised accounts and accidental deletion or data misplacement are among the factors contributing to this risk.
- Malware/virus/ransomware: Resilient ransomware can pivot to SaaS storage and alter file versions, leading to data destruction.
- Hacking (internal/external): Threat actors with malicious intent.
- Programmatic errors or flaws: Unintended effects, misconfigurations or data loss within an organization.
- Disgruntled users: Significant insider threats that have the potential for substantial damage that can go undetected for long periods.
Now, let's delve into what Microsoft does to protect Microsoft 365 data versus what they expect subscribers to do.