Securing SLED Data in the Cloud is a guide for public sector IT teams on why Microsoft 365 needs third-party cloud-to-cloud backup and how to implement it safely and cost-effectively. It explains that Microsoft’s default retention is limited and that breaches can go undetected for months, making independent backups essential for operational continuity. The guide compares building a DIY backup on Azure versus using a managed service, concluding managed backup is usually simpler, more secure, and supported 24/7. It recommends a comprehensive solution powered by Veeam with encrypted, immutable storage, automated protection for new accounts and Teams/sites, and granular, point-in-time recovery for Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

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