{"id":51654,"date":"2022-06-30T09:39:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T01:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=51654"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:34:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T09:34:57","slug":"why-you-need-backup-for-google-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2022\/06\/why-you-need-backup-for-google-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need Backup for Google Workspace"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The top 3 misconceptions made by Google Workspace admins<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re wondering, \u201cis my data truly protected by relying only Google Workspace\u2019s default backup and recovery solution,\u201d then you\u2019re in the right place. Cloud applications, like Google Workspace, are an integral part of our daily life \u2013 we push data to the cloud constantly. I do it when I send an email on Gmail, share a document with coworkers via Drive, or add my mother-in-law\u2019s birthday to my Google Calendar (better not forget it again!). <\/p>\n

But is relying on Google\u2019s default data protection enough? What are the main misconceptions when it comes to Google Workspace data backup and recovery? <\/p>\n

Misconception #1: Relying on Google Workspace\u2019s default data protection is enough<\/h4>\n

If you think Google apps is a secure platform, you\u2019re right: Google platform is a secure, resilient, and reliable solution, and protecting data<\/a> is their top priority. <\/p>\n

As much as Google will likely never lose the data you are storing on their platform, they do not cover you if the data loss happens from your side. Google\u2019s default data protection does not protect you against human error, malicious actions, ransomware and hackers, and synchronization errors. You are responsible for ensuring the necessary protection of your data. <\/p>\n

Based on an Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) survey<\/a>, only 13% <\/b>of the businesses surveyed understood that protecting their SaaS data is their responsibility, not the responsibility of the SaaS vendor. <\/p>\n

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According to ESG SaaS data protection research, 45% of organizations using SaaS attribute data losses they\u2019ve experienced to deletion, whether accidental or malicious. When this happens with Google Workspace, Google is not able to identify if the deletion was intentional or not. The data will be deleted and totally unrecoverable once past Google Workspace trash bin\u2019s retention time, a mere 30-days later. <\/p>

You need a solid backup and recovery solution for your Google Workspace. <\/p>\n

Misconception #2: I don\u2019t need a third-party backup and recovery solution, I have Google Vault<\/h4>\n

As a subscribed user to certain editions of Google Workspace, you have access to Google\u2019s retention and eDiscovery tool: Google Vault. With Vault, you can retain, hold, search, and export some users\u2019 Google Workspace data. <\/p>\n

Yet, Google Vault is not a backup tool. To this frequently asked question, \u201cIs Vault a data backup or archive tool?\u201d Google itself answers<\/a>, \u201cNo. Vault isn\u2019t designed to be a backup or archive tool.\u201d <\/p>\n

Based on Google\u2019s own support website, here are reasons why you shouldn\u2019t use Google Vault for backups: <\/p>