Many companies operate under the misconception that their SaaS data is fully backed up by vendors, failing to recognize the implications of the Shared Responsibility Model. In this model, while vendors secure the cloud infrastructure, data preservation is the organization’s responsibility. Even aware companies may only protect a few popular SaaS apps, like Microsoft 365.
Companies that bridge this protection gap and secure backups for all SaaS data will enhance their security in numerous ways. Complete control over all company-created data ensures rapid recovery during data emergencies and compliance with regulatory data retention and privacy laws. Those achieving true data sovereignty are better equipped to tackle any data challenges that arise.