Webinar - Top 5 Backup Mistakes MSPs and Businesses Make .pptx

Data loss can be devastating — especially when you discover it while trying to recover. All too often, it happens due to mistakes in your backup strategy. Whether you work for an MSP or within an organization, your company is susceptible to common backup mistakes that leave data vulnerable, productivity in question, and compliance at risk.

Join 4-time Microsoft MVP Nick Cavalancia as he breaks down the top five backup mistakes businesses and MSPs make—and, more importantly, explains how to prevent them.

1. Top 5 Backup Mistakes MSPs and Businesses Make & How to Avoid Them Nick Cavalancia 4-time Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter MVP Dmitry Flusov Marketing Manager, MSP360

2. Real-world examples of data loss due to misconfigurations or poor planning Why backups are important in your data protection strategy The Top 5 backup mistakes Agenda

3. Data loss doesn’t solely come from deletions and ransomware… Data loss can come from “gaps” in your backup strategy: Backup frequencies Backup failures Backup/Storage/Cloud Misconfigurations Recovery Point Objectives technically define ”how much data will be lost”

4. Some recent data real-world loss examples Failed Synthetic Full Backup renders Incrementals useless Misconfigured retention tags in M365 purge mail and OneDrive items Accidental deletion + no backups for six weeks Google provisioning error deletes entire cloud storage account

5. Data Protection doesn’t happen without backups Your backup strategy specifics are the result of your DR planning: Types Frequency Destination Validation Notification

6. Top 5 Backup Mistakes Incorrect retention settings 1. Scheduling issues 2. A lack of backup verification 3. Security issues 4. Not using the 3-2-1- 1 -0 Backup Rule 5.

7. Top 5 Backup Mistakes Incorrect retention settings 1. Scheduling issues 2. A lack of backup verification 3. Security issues 4. Not using the 3-2-1- 1 -0 Backup Rule 5. Accidental data deletion Failed or missed backups No ability to recover Comp’d backup env. No ability to recover

8. Top 5 Backup Mistakes Incorrect retention settings 1. Scheduling issues 2. A lack of backup verification 3. Security issues 4. Not using the 3-2-1- 1 -0 Backup Rule 5. Audit retention & lifecycle rules quarterly Make backup jobs noisy Test restores end-to-end Use security settings on purpose Enforce use of Immutability Multi-Cloud Testing Avoiding the

9. Full System Backup for desktops on Windows, Linux, and macOS High Security Standards : object lock, 2FA, encryption, and compliance-ready backups Flexibility and Simplicity : flexible reporting and alerting options and centralized backup management Multi-Cloud Storage Support : compatibility with multiple third-party cloud storage providers, including Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Desktop Backup Software with MSP360

10. Q&A

11. Thank You For Joining Us !