What happens to your data when Microsoft doesn't protect it?

Microsoft 365 is not your backup. When data is deleted, encrypted or overwritten, Microsoft won't help. CloudProtect secures everything automatically, GoBD and GDPR compliant and recoverable.

Microsoft 365 is not your hard drive

Many companies think their data is safe in the Microsoft cloud. This is true as long as nobody deletes, encrypts or overwrites anything.

Accidentally deleted

An employee deletes an important email or an entire SharePoint directory. After 30 days, the Microsoft recycle bin is empty and the data is irretrievably lost.

Ransomware encrypts

An attack encrypts your OneDrive and synchronizes the encrypted files to the cloud. Without external backup, you pay ransom or lose everything.

Employee resigns

An employee leaves the company. Their M365 license is deactivated and with it all emails, files and chat histories. Irreversibly.

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What CloudProtect delivers

Two-layer protection: Two independent backup and archiving systems work together automatically, GoBD and GDPR compliant and independent of Microsoft.

M365 Backup (Exchange)

Automated backup of emails, calendars and contacts. Versioned recovery of individual items or entire mailboxes.

M365 Backup (SharePoint & OneDrive)

Backup of files and documents. Recovery at file or library level in minutes instead of days.

M365 Backup (Teams)

Backup of Teams chats, channels and files. Nothing is lost even when employees leave the company.

Dark Web Monitoring

Monitoring for compromised company email addresses on the dark web with automatic notification before attackers can use them.

Anti-Phishing & Threat Prevention

Protection measures against phishing attacks at user level. Suspicious emails are detected and blocked before they can cause damage.

SaaS Alerting & Account Lockdown

Automatic notification and lockdown for unusual login activities such as login attempts from unknown countries.

Microsoft Entra ID Backup

Backup of Azure Active Directory / Entra ID configuration. Users, groups and policies are recoverable at any time.

Second layer of protection: Archiving & redundant backup

A separate, independent solution ensures audit-proof email archiving and a redundant backup in addition to the first backup platform.

Email archiving (audit-proof)

Real-time capture of all emails using immutable journaling. Suitable as a foundation for GoBD- and GDPR-compliant archiving of business emails.

Unlimited archive storage

No storage limit for archived emails. Your data grows, your protection grows with it without surcharges or storage management.

Advanced search function

Targeted search and recovery of individual emails from the archive even years after receipt.

Redundant M365 backup

Second, independent backup layer for Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, calendar, contacts and tasks complementing the first backup solution.

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest (AES-256). No unencrypted access even for us.

Audit logging & policy controls

Traceable logging for compliance requirements. Every access, every recovery is documented.

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Support and endpoint protection are not included

arian CloudProtect is a pure backup and archiving product. Endpoint Security, proactive M365 monitoring and remote support are not part of this package. Support on demand €120 / hour billing in 15-minute increments arian Complete Backup + endpoint protection + M365 monitoring

GoBD- and GDPR-compliant archiving what this specifically means

The GoBD (Principles for the proper management and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form) defines four central requirements for digital archiving.

Immutability

Archived data must not be able to be changed or deleted after storage. arian CloudProtect stores in WORM mode (Write Once, Read Many).

Audit trail

Every change, every access, every recovery is logged. Complete traceability exportable at any time for auditors.

Retention period

According to GoBD, business emails must be retained for 6 to 10 years. arian CloudProtect archives without time limit - you determine when to delete.

Readability

Archived data must be readable at any time and exportable in a common format. arian CloudProtect stores in original format - no proprietary formats.

Ready for use in 3 weeks

Week 1: Analysis & Planning

We examine your current M365 environment, identify which services need to be backed up and create a migration plan.

Week 2: Setup & Configuration

Establish backup connection to your M365 tenant, activate archiving, configure backup schedules and retention rules.

Week 3: Validation & Handover

Check initial backups, test recovery, set up compliance dashboard. From now on, everything runs automatically.

How many Microsoft 365 users do you have?

€24.90 per user per month including backup, archiving and Dark Web Monitoring. All prices net plus VAT.

All prices net plus VAT.

Frequently Asked Questions about arian CloudProtect

Isn't the Microsoft 365 built-in backup sufficient?

No. Microsoft secures its infrastructure (servers, data centers), but not your data. Deleted emails, overwritten files or data encrypted by ransomware are not restored by Microsoft. The responsibility for your data lies with you - this is stated in Microsoft's Shared Responsibility Model.

Which M365 services are backed up?

Exchange Online (emails, calendar, contacts), OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams including all attachments, channels and files. Backup occurs automatically every two hours.

What is the difference between backup and archiving?

Backup protects against data loss - you can restore data if it gets deleted or damaged. Archiving ensures that data is stored immutably and verifiably for legal obligations (GoBD, GDPR). CloudProtect combines both in one product.

How quickly can I restore data?

Individual emails or files are restored within minutes. Complete mailboxes or SharePoint sites take between 30 minutes and a few hours depending on size. Recovery runs in the background without downtime for your team.

Where is my data stored?

Backups are stored in German data centers - ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant. The data never leaves the European legal framework.

Do I need to install software?

No. CloudProtect is a pure cloud solution that connects to your M365 tenant via APIs. Nothing needs to be installed on your employees' devices. Setup takes approximately 30 minutes.

What happens if I cancel CloudProtect?

After cancellation, you have 30 days to export your archived data. After that, the backups are deleted. Archive data can be retained longer upon request - we discuss details during offboarding.

Is support included with CloudProtect?

No. CloudProtect is a pure product for backup and archiving. If you additionally need endpoint protection and M365 monitoring, we recommend arian Complete. If you also need a support flat rate, arian Complete+ is the right choice.

Clear answer before you inquire

CloudProtect fits if…

You use Microsoft 365 and want to back up your data independently from Microsoft. If you need GoBD- and GDPR-compliant archiving or want to protect yourself against data loss from ransomware, accidental deletion, or terminated employees.

CloudProtect is not suitable if…

You don't use Microsoft 365 then you don't need CloudProtect. If you only need endpoint protection for your devices, take a look at arian Protect. Or if you want everything from one source backup, monitoring, endpoint protection and support flat rate, arian Complete+ is the right choice.

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