The U.S. government has banned the sale of Kaspersky software in the United States due to security concerns. MSPs that service clients in U.S. must transition to alternative solutions by September 29, 2024, or face potential fines or criminal penalties, as this ban also applies to products and services integrating Kaspersky’s technologies, including whitelabeled ones. We understand partners’ frustration due to the financial implications and complexity of swiftly transitioning from Kaspersky.
However, this situation presents MSPs with an opportunity to reimagine their security stack and choose a vendor that sets new industry standards for comprehensive cybersecurity.
Join thousands of organizations worldwide who rely on Acronis for superior cybersecurity solutions for their clients.
| Anti-malware, anti-ransomware, cryptojacking protection | | |
| Anti-malware protection for backup | | |
| Safe recovery | | |
| Hardware and software device discovery and inventory | | |
| Automated patch management | | |
| Forensic data, including digital evidence storage of memory dump and process information from disk-level backups | | |
| URL filtering | | |
| Email security | | Yes (Gateway Based) |
| Data Loss Prevention | | |
| Vulnerability assessments | | |
| Exploit prevention | | |
| Visibility across multiple attack vectors | Endpoints, email, identity (Entra ID), cloud apps (Microsoft 365) | Endpoints, email, network, cloud |
| Real-time threat intelligence feed (endpoint protection) | | |
| GenAI assistant | | |
| AI-generated incident summaries | | |
| Automated MITRE ATT&CK® attack chain visualization and interpretation (endpoint protection) | | |
| Automated response playbooks | | Partial (some automated response features, no playbooks) |
| Single-click response to incidents (endpoint protection) | | Yes (XDR) |
| Full threat containment, including quarantine and isolation (endpoint protection) | | |
| Threat hunting | | Only via Kaspersky EDR Optimum |
| Intelligent search for IoCs, including emerging threats (endpoint protection) | | |
| Attack-specific rollback (endpoint protection) | | |
| Full-scale recovery and disaster recovery, as part of incident response | | |
| Actionable alert feed for emerging threats | | |
| MDR service | | |
| SP client management portal | | |
| PSA, RMM, IT channel ecosystem platform integration | | Discontinued |
| IT channel pricing schedules | | |
| Partner training and marketing Support | | |
| Ticketing system or integration into ticketing system | | |
| Remote desktop connection | | |
| Scripting (for endpoint management and response actions) | | |
“The main benefit of choosing Acronis was the centralization of services such as detection of viruses and malware, updating of operating systems and backing up both PCs and servers”
Kaspersky's exit from the MSP market signifies that it no longer offers a direct competing solution to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud for MSPs. This withdrawal leaves a gap that Acronis can fill, providing MSPs with a comprehensive, integrated cloud protection solution.
Yes, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers several unique features that differentiate it from Kaspersky, particularly since Kaspersky does not have a direct equivalent in the cloud space tailored for MSPs. Here are some of the unique aspects of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud:
Acronis offers several features that can significantly reduce recovery time following data loss, compared to Kaspersky:
These features, including ease of use, flexibility in recovery to new hardware, and enhanced security, position Acronis as a strong choice for organizations prioritizing rapid and secure recovery processes.
Acronis differentiates itself from Kaspersky with a vast network and adaptable storage solutions:
Acronis is integrating cybersecurity features directly into its backup solutions, including advanced ransomware protection. Acronis Active Protection uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to detect and stop ransomware in real time, and automatically restores any affected files. This proactive approach not only prevents the ransomware from causing damage but also ensures minimal downtime by avoiding the need for extensive recovery processes.
While both Acronis and Kaspersky offer ransomware protection, Acronis emphasizes real-time threat detection and automatic restoration, positioning itself as a more proactive solution.
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