Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service Add-On
Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service provides essential add-on protection for your Microsoft 365 data, ensuring business continuity and compliance for up to 5000 users.
- Enhanced Data Security: Safeguard critical business information within your Microsoft 365 environment against accidental deletion, malicious attacks, and data loss.
- Simplified Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and internal governance policies with robust data backup and recovery capabilities.
- Business Continuity: Minimize downtime and ensure rapid data restoration to maintain operational efficiency during unforeseen events.
- Cost-Effective Protection: Gain enterprise-grade data protection without the overhead of managing complex backup infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service is a platform licensing add-on designed to bolster the security and recoverability of your Microsoft 365 data. It extends Azure-based data protection capabilities, offering a vital layer of defense against data loss and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
This service is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that rely heavily on Microsoft 365 for daily operations. It integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments, providing IT Managers and IT Professionals with a managed solution for safeguarding sensitive business information without requiring extensive in-house expertise or infrastructure.
- Automated Data Backups: Schedule regular, automated backups of your Microsoft 365 data, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams.
- Rapid Data Recovery: Quickly restore individual files, mailboxes, sites, or entire datasets to minimize downtime and operational disruption.
- Secure Cloud Storage: Store your backup data in a secure, compliant Azure environment, protected by Cisco's advanced security protocols.
- Centralized Management: Manage backup policies, monitor job status, and perform restores through an intuitive, centralized console.
- Scalable Solution: Easily scale your data protection coverage as your organization grows and your Microsoft 365 usage expands.
Empower your business with reliable Microsoft 365 data protection, ensuring operational resilience and peace of mind for your IT team.
What This Enables
Enable secure Microsoft 365 data backup and recovery
Enable teams to automate regular backups of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams data. Streamline the process of restoring specific files, mailboxes, or entire datasets quickly and efficiently.
cloud-based productivity suites, hybrid cloud environments, SaaS application data, business continuity planning
Streamline compliance with data retention policies
Streamline adherence to regulatory and internal data retention mandates by ensuring all critical Microsoft 365 data is securely backed up. Automate the archiving and retrieval process to meet audit requirements and minimize compliance risks.
regulated industries, data governance frameworks, legal hold requirements, corporate compliance programs
Automate protection against data loss events
Automate the protection of vital business information against accidental deletions, malicious attacks, and hardware failures impacting Microsoft 365 services. Ensure rapid recovery capabilities to minimize operational downtime and data corruption.
risk management strategies, disaster recovery planning, operational resilience, cybersecurity posture
Key Features
Automated M365 Backups
Ensures your critical business data is consistently protected without manual intervention, reducing the risk of data loss.
Granular Data Recovery
Allows for the quick and precise restoration of specific files, emails, or sites, minimizing downtime and operational disruption.
Secure Azure Storage
Provides a safe and compliant location for your backup data, protected by industry-leading security measures.
Centralized Management Console
Offers a single pane of glass for managing all aspects of your data protection, simplifying IT administration.
Scalable Protection
Adapts to your organization's growth, ensuring your data protection strategy keeps pace with your evolving Microsoft 365 usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent data protection and retention to meet regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA regulations, making robust backup essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and HITECH regulations, demanding secure handling and long-term retention of patient data, including information stored within Microsoft 365 applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to safeguard sensitive client data and maintain audit trails, often subject to strict data privacy laws and client confidentiality agreements.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage vast amounts of student and research data, requiring reliable backup solutions to ensure continuity of operations and protect intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Microsoft 365 services are covered by DataProtect as a Service?
This service typically covers core Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online (email), SharePoint Online (sites and documents), OneDrive for Business (user files), and Microsoft Teams (chats, channels, files).
How is my data protected during backup and transit?
Data is protected using encryption both in transit and at rest within the secure Azure cloud environment, adhering to strict security protocols.
What is the typical recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO)?
While specific RTO/RPO can vary based on configuration and service level, the goal is to provide rapid recovery to minimize data loss and operational downtime, often within hours or minutes for critical data.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.