Acronis is named a Leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape for worldwide cyber-recovery. This prestigious recognition highlights the growing importance of proactive defense and reactive recovery in dealing with cyberattacks. Acronis was one of the first data protection vendors to identify the need for cyber-recovery solutions, and this recognition solidifies its position as a global leader in the field of cyber protection.

In the world of data protection and compliance, WORM (write once, read many) backup technology plays a crucial role. This approach ensures that once data is written to a storage medium, it cannot be altered or deleted for a specified period. Understanding WORM backup is essential for organizations to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework provides “voluntary guidance, based on existing standards, guidelines and practices for organization to better manage and reduce cybersecurity risk.” Whether your MSP is helping clients to qualify for cyber insurance or satisfy regulatory compliance, shoring up cyber protection in alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework is still a good idea.

This article focuses on the crucial requirements that help companies build cyber resilience and thereby qualify for cyber insurance coverage. We uncover the common reasons for cyber insurance denials, the challenges that today’s businesses face when applying for coverage, the business outcomes of obtaining insurance and the key features of EDR needed to satisfy policy requirements.