If you\u2019re not yet convinced that multi-cloud backup is the way to go, keep reading. There\u2019s a lot more for you to consider.<\/p>\n
Further reading<\/span> Hybrid Cloud Backup: All You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s usually a huge risk for MSPs when they rely on a single cloud provider for backing up customer data. Simply put: Things happen.<\/p>\n Just like with anything else in life, when it comes to storing customer data, never put your eggs in one basket. Information can be deleted by accident or overwritten, for example.<\/p>\n Then, there\u2019s the issue of malicious activity, which is increasing at an alarming rate (just ask Interpol). Cybercriminals are constantly trying to infiltrate networks and systems to gather data for nefarious means, disrupt business activity, and generate large paydays for themselves and their affiliates.<\/p>\n Diversifying data storage increases the likelihood of your customers being protected from the ever-evolving IT threat landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n With MSP360 backup software<\/a>, you have the flexibility to choose your preferred storage option and back up data to virtually any cloud of your choice. Our solutions support AWS, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IDrive e2, and other S3-compatible storage providers.<\/span><\/p>\n Further reading<\/span> Public vs Private Cloud Storage vs Vendor Cloud for Backup<\/a><\/p>\n Storing your client\u2019s data on one cloud is too risky for an MSP operating in today\u2019s changing threat landscape. Without a doubt, cyberattacks are on the rise<\/a>. One of the biggest security headaches<\/a> this year has been ransomware<\/a>, which, of course, blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid. Especially in this case, when you don't properly protect data by using a multi-cloud strategy, cybercriminals can (and oftentimes do) get the better of your clients.<\/p>\n Remember<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing more valuable to your clients than their data. Using a multi-cloud backup strategy is typically the best way to ensure client data is protected from cyberattacks, no matter the type. The worst thing you can say to a client is you lost data and cannot retrieve it.<\/p>\n But there are times when a client doesn\u2019t want to retrieve data often, and that\u2019s where multi-cloud backup also comes in handy.<\/p>\n Further reading<\/span> Backup Best Practices In Ransomware Protection Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n Not all data is equal. Some data is accessed more frequently, for example. Cloud storage vendors typically offer different access tiers to provide cost-effective options to their customers. MSPs looking to reduce costs for their customers should consider a cloud storage vendor with an archive tier.<\/p>\n MSPs typically keep a long-term or secondary backup, and compliance data in an archive tier<\/a>, which keeps data offline. Even though the archive tier is typically cheaper, the tier\u2019s retrieval costs are the highest. Keeping cold data in archive tiers makes the most sense.<\/p>\nNever put your eggs in one basket<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\nProvides an additional layer of security<\/h2>\n
Keep some data in the archive tiers<\/h2>\n