The Official Spanning Blog: Industry Trends in SaaS Data Protection

Dec 16
2020

Data Retention Policy: What It Is and How to Create One

BY Dave Wallen

A data retention policy guides what data should be stored or archived, where that should happen and for how long. Download a free data retention template to get started.

Nov 30
2020

Spanning Release Notes: Office 365 Backup MSP Edition

BY Matt McDermott

Spanning Office 365 Backup MSP Edition offers comprehensive protection against Office 365 data loss, ensuring seamless business continuity.

Nov 11
2020

Total Cost of Ownership: Why It’s Important for Businesses

BY Dave Wallen

A total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis is vital to examine the financial impact of implementing new technologies in business. In information technology, assessing the TCO provides a broader view of the investment and the value of the product over its lifespan.

Oct 28
2020

Google Drive Trash Retention Reduced by 10,000 Years

BY Spanning Cloud Apps

As of October 13, 2020, all files placed in Google Drive trash will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Previously, these files would be retained indefinitely unless manually deleted by the user. Learn what this means for Google Workspace users moving forward.

Oct 19
2020

Directory Traversal — Web-based Application Security, Part 8

BY Shyam Oza

Directory traversal is a web application security vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access files from different folders or directories that they would otherwise be restricted from accessing.

Oct 12
2020

Mobile Malware: What Makes It Dangerous?

BY Shyam Oza

Cybercriminals are using mobile malware to get their hands on business data stored on your smartphone. Learn all about the types of mobile malware out there and what protection measures you can take to repel them.

Oct 06
2020

Types of Cyber Attacks: A Closer Look at Common Threats

BY Dave Wallen

By understanding the different types of cyber attacks and how they are executed, you can identify potential threats and take the required steps to prevent them if a cybersecurity event occurs.

Sep 30
2020

Google Backup and Sync: Is It Really Backup?

BY Dave Wallen

The Google Backup and Sync app (for personal use and Drive File Stream for businesses) is the replacement for Google Drive and Photos desktop apps for Windows PCs and Macs. Learn how to use it and if it’s really a viable “backup” option.

Sep 01
2020

Outlook vs. Gmail: Comparing Apples to Oranges

BY Spanning Cloud Apps

What if we told you that comparing Microsoft Outlook with Gmail is like comparing apples with oranges? Find out why comparing these two email systems is an exercise in futility.

Aug 06
2020

What You Need to Know About Salesforce’s Recycle Bin

BY Spanning Cloud Apps

In order to protect users from accidentally losing data, Salesforce has provided the Recycle Bin. If any important data disappears, administrators and certain users have the option of restoring that data from the Recycle Bin.