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The Essential Eight Reset (2026): Essential Eight SaaS Resilience in a SaaS-First World
Many organisations believe they are operating at Essential Eight ML2 or ML3. In reality, their SaaS resilience sits closer to ML0–ML1. This 2026 briefing explains why - and how Essential Eight must evolve for identity-driven, SaaS-dependent operations.

David Long
Dec 12, 20255 min read


THE SWARM EFFECT: Why Parallel Ransomware Activity Is Now the Real Risk to SaaS and Why Backup needs Independent identity-resilient backup architecture
Parallel ransomware groups are hitting organisations at the same time and almost all of them break in through identity. This article unpacks why identity resilient backup architecture is now essential for SaaS, identity systems, and infrastructure, and why in-tenant backups can’t survive modern attacks.
Daniel Smith
Nov 24, 20257 min read


The Critical Need for Independent, Immutable Backup of BambooHR
BambooHR guarantees uptime - not data recovery. If HR records are deleted, corrupted, or hit by a bad sync, they’re gone. Learn why independent, immutable BambooHR backup is now essential for resilience and compliance.
Daniel Smith
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Cyber Resilience Isn’t a Line Item - It’s a Board Obligation
Boards are now accountable for cyber resilience - not just strategy. Australia’s ACSC 2025–26 Cyber Security Priorities make recoverability, sovereignty, and proof of control board-level obligations. Discover how FullBackup and Keepit help directors demonstrate CPS 230, Essential Eight, and SOCI-ready resilience.
Daniel Smith
Nov 4, 20256 min read


From Inbox to Contract Vault: How to Keep DocuSign Agreements Immutable and Recoverable
DocuSign powers every deal, but uptime isn’t protection. With Keepit, contracts are safeguarded with independent, immutable backup — sovereign, compliance-ready, and always recoverable when every signature matters - Fullbackup, Elite Resell Partner of Keepit

David Long
Sep 26, 20253 min read


The SaaS Snowball: How Supply Chain Breaches Are Buried Risks for Every Enterprise
Small SaaS risks don’t stay small. From Salesforce to airline outages, see how supply chain breaches prove the need for SaaS backup and recovery and how FullBackup with Keepit stops the snowball.

David Long
Sep 22, 20256 min read


SaaS Backup and Recovery (CPS 230 & Essential Eight): Why Uptime Isn’t Enough
SaaS uptime isn’t the same as recovery. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Dynamics 365 all keep services online — but none guarantee data restoration. Under CPS 230 and the Essential Eight, organisations must prove independence, immutability, sovereignty, and testing. This guide shows why recoverability matters, how Keepit delivers it, and what to demand from your SaaS backup vendor.

David Long
Sep 19, 20257 min read


All Your Eggs in One Basket: Why Real Resilience Demands More Than Backup
All your eggs in one basket? That’s fragility, not resilience. Discover how Keepit and ExaGrid protect SaaS and infrastructure with instant recovery, immutable storage, and independence that survives ransomware, outages, and compliance shocks.

David Long
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Microsoft’s Own Report Proves It: SaaS Backup Can’t Live in the Same Cloud
Microsoft’s 2024 Digital Defense Report reveals a hidden truth: when production and backup share the same cloud, they share the same fate. Here’s why independence is the only path to true resilience.

David Long
Aug 19, 20255 min read


❄️ When It Disappears. The Cold Reality of SaaS Data Loss and What Smart Teams Do Differently
Discover why Microsoft 365 and SaaS data can vanish and what most organisations get wrong about recovery. Learn how to protect, recover, and regain control with immutable, independent backup that works when it matters most.

David Long
Aug 6, 20256 min read


When Your Identity Becomes the Attack Surface
When Your Identity Becomes the Attack Surface

David Long
Jul 17, 20254 min read
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