In a recent r/MSP discussion, an incoming provider reported discovering malware on its first night managing a client. The previous provider’s security tools had been installed, but why the threat went undetected remained unclear.
Top Security Features for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backup
A 2026 Sophos survey of 2,158 organizations hit by ransomware shows that 66% of those whose data was encrypted recovered it from backup, the highest rate in years, while the share that paid the ransom dropped to 48%. Yet the average recovery bill now sits at $1.7 million, highlighting the critical need for must-have security features for a Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backup. Continue reading
How to Protect Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace from Business Email Compromise
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center’s latest report, in 2025 there were 24,768 BEC complaints, which led to $3.04 billion in losses. Continue reading
Retention Policies vs Microsoft 365 Backup: How to Protect Your Data
There is no single safety net for your data in Microsoft 365. Instead, there are several layers of protection – each built for a different kind of failure.
New Domain Setup Wizard for M365 and Google Workspace
We’ve enhanced Microsoft 365 Backup and Google Workspace Backup configuration to improve the overall setup and management experience.
This release includes a new domain setup and management wizard to make the onboarding easier, minimize administrative tasks, and simplify everyday backup management.
Google Workspace Ransomware Recovery Guide
Any comprehensive Google Workspace Ransomware Recovery Guide will highlight a critical paradox: Google Workspace has built more native ransomware defense into its platform than most cloud suites, which is exactly why its vulnerabilities are so easy to miss. As of March 2026, Google's AI-powered ransomware detection and bulk file restoration for Drive are generally available. This updated detection model reportedly catches 14 times more infections than its beta version. However, while these built-in tools are useful and real, they do not replace a true data backup.
Microsoft 365 Ransomware Recovery Guide
The threat landscape is constantly evolving and bouncing back from it requires a clear understanding of what you are up against. This Microsoft 365 ransomware recovery guide covers how ransomware actually moves through a Microsoft 365 tenant, what Microsoft's native recovery can and can't do, how to contain an attack in progress, and how independent backup changes the outcome.
Upcoming Local Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
We’re excited to announce that MSP360 is currently working on local storage support in its Microsoft 365 backup and Google Workspace backup solution.* Continue reading
Microsoft 365 Cost Optimization Guide
M365 bills have a way of accumulating across the year, then surfacing all at once at renewal. In this Microsoft 365 Optimization guide, we‘ll show you how costs gradually pile up, not just through poor licensing management, but with mailbox growth, long-term retention policies, duplicated storage layers and vendor-controlled storage pricing. Continue reading
Office 365 Backup: Complete Guide to Protect Microsoft 365 Data
This Office 365 backup complete guide explores specific gaps in native protection and offers a practical framework for backup architecture, identity controls, and regulatory compliance ensuring your operations remain resilient.
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15 Best SharePoint Backup Solutions
This roundup breaks down how the best SharePoint backup solutions compare while highlighting the differences that matter for different types of users. Continue reading
19 Best Google Workspace Backup Solutions in 2026
In our roundup for the best Google Workspace backup solutions, we focus on backup solutions that protect Google Workspace data beyond what Google already offers. We compare vendors on their approach to backup architecture, storage options and capabilities, flexibility of recovery options, and long-term retention.