There's a common misconception that user data in Security as a Service (SaaS) applications is fully backed up. It’s more likely that an employee will delete something they end up needing two weeks later than the possibility of all Microsoft servers being destroyed by a storm. In fact, SaaS applications usually aren’t the responsible party for data loss, but they aren’t built to protect against accidental or malicious actions either. Unless you have a backup solution in place, you might be out of luck.
Here are 3 common ways you might be losing data:
Accidental Deletion and User Mistakes
More often than not, data is deleted only for the user or collaborator to later realize that it is actually still needed.
Overwriting Data
Overwriting data is a common problem that occurs when large data sets are imported into the application via bulk uploads or when integrated third-party applications are used to manage the data inside the base SaaS application.
Malicious Actions
People often delete data before they quit their role if they suspect they are going to be fired, or to spite a boss or coworker they are angry at. Hackers can also be the culprit, surpassing security systems to delete or corrupt data. Whether internal or external, untrustworthy users are a reality.
We don't want your critical data to slip through the cracks. Start protecting your SaaS data today by giving CTTS a call at (512) 388-5559.