Summary
This technical report offers an analysis of the challenges that enterprise data growth and the adoption of cloud applications, particularly SaaS tools like Microsoft 365, pose to traditional data protection strategies. It outlines the increasing reliance on these applications due to the shift toward remote work, emphasizing the need for organizations to implement robust backup and data protection strategies beyond what is provided natively by the SaaS providers. The report highlights the vulnerabilities organizations face without a dedicated strategy, including risks from ransomware, accidental data deletion, and compliance issues. It presents key statistics to illustrate the landscape of data protection, such as a significant percentage of organizations relying solely on native tools. Additionally, the document details the shared responsibility model between cloud providers and users, underscoring the need for organizations to understand their role in data protection. The report concludes with insights into how organizations can build a business case for implementing comprehensive backup strategies.
