The work landscape has undergone considerable changes in recent years. The modern workplace has evolved from static office environments to dynamic digital systems, with hybrid roles, cloud-first strategies, and a growing reliance on SaaS platforms redefining how businesses operate.
While these innovations offer flexibility and efficiency, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. Understanding the risks associated with modern work practices is the first step in providing purpose-built data protection. It’s only by knowing that your systems are secure that businesses can grow with confidence.
What is the modern workplace?
Most organisations are no longer tied to a single location. The modern workplace is powered by remote collaboration tools like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, underpinned by cloud infrastructure, and driven by mobile and hybrid teams. Key features include:
- Cloud-first infrastructure: Businesses are increasingly moving away from on-prem servers and toward cloud-native environments.
- Decentralised teams: Remote and hybrid work models are the norm, with employees needing access to data anytime, anywhere.
- SaaS adoption: Essential business functions now run on platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.
The risks of the modern workplace
More endpoints, more data in motion, and more human error mean more opportunities for breaches and data loss. Modern work environments bring new levels of productivity, but also new vulnerabilities:
- Ransomware: Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to organisations, especially those with distributed endpoints and unprotected backups.
- Human error: Accidental deletions, misconfigurations, and phishing attacks are more likely with a dispersed workforce.
- Compliance violations: Data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA require organisations to prove their data is safe and recoverable, wherever it lives.
- Shadow IT: Employees may use unapproved apps, devices, or storage methods, putting sensitive data outside the control of IT teams.
Downtime, data loss, or non-compliance can lead to costly disruption. This includes reputational damage and even legal penalties. The modern workplace demands a new approach to data protection that’s as agile and scalable as the businesses it protects.
How Redstor protects the modern workplace
Redstor is built for the modern workplace. Our backup and recovery solutions provide unified, cloud-native data protection that scales with your business.
Protecting cloud and SaaS data
We offer full backup and recovery for leading SaaS platforms, including:
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams)
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Contacts, Calendar)
- Salesforce
- Xero
Redstor ensures your critical business data is protected automatically and securely. This is especially important as Microsoft and Google don’t provide comprehensive backup and recovery for deleted or corrupted data.
Securing remote endpoints
Modern workplaces often rely on laptops, tablets, and personal devices. Redstor protects these endpoints:
- Cloud-native protection: We back up endpoint data directly to the cloud, with no need for local hardware or complex setup.
- Encrypted, automated backups: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with backups running automatically to minimise disruption for users.
- Powerful malware detection: Our platform detects ransomware and malware indicators within backup sets, helping you identify threats before they cause damage.
- Rapid recovery with InstantData™: Redstor’s unique streaming technology allows users to recover files in seconds, even during large-scale incidents or when working remotely.
Whether employees are in the office, on the move, or working from home, Redstor ensures endpoint data stays secure and accessible.
Compliance and reporting
Redstor simplifies compliance with built-in audit trails, immutable storage, and automated reporting. Whether you’re subject to GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards, Redstor helps you stay compliant with:
- Proof of recoverability
- Tamper-proof backups
- Granular retention policies
Why partners choose Redstor
Thousands of organisations trust Redstor to protect their modern workplaces. Here’s why:
- Rapid recovery: Get back up and running in minutes, not hours or days.
- Unmatched visibility: See and protect all your data across SaaS, cloud, and endpoints in one place.
- Deep insights: Smart tools help you identify risks, recover from attacks, and reduce your storage footprint.
- 24/7 support: Our experts are always available to assist with setup, recovery, or advice.
Whether you’re a growing SMB or an MSP supporting multiple clients, Redstor’s future-ready platform prepares modern workplaces for the risks ahead. Gain complete confidence in your data protection by getting in touch today.