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March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
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March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Cloud and hybrid cloud data protection
On this third day of Cyber Protection Week, we explore aspects of cloud security, which refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect cloud resources, applications, and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. For MSPs, this means greater control over data safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security for their clients.
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
How to install Windows 11 safely? 8 Steps
Windows 11, available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, features all the power of Windows 10 along with a fresh new look. If you are signed in to a Microsoft account when upgrading, your files and favorites will all be transferred to Windows 11. The new version also features new applications, tools and sounds.
July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
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July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
Windows 11 backup: How to back up Windows 11
While Windows 11 enables you to create a backup image of your computer, it does not provide the full breadth of features that other third-party backup solutions do.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
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April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
Windows 11 security: Is it enough?
Much has already been written about Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, which the software giant is calling “the most secure Windows yet.” However, as many in the tech world have been quick to point out, most PCs currently running Windows don’t support the advanced system requirements for the new operating system (OS).
December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows, Mac and Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.
February 13, 2023 — 10 min read
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February 13, 2023 — 10 min read
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Cloning Software for 2023
A clone is a duplicate copy. Sheep have been cloned and maybe someday even people will be cloned, but disk cloning (performed by the hard drive cloning software) is a vital tool used to manage and protect data.
December 20, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 20, 2022 — 7 min read
What is the difference between RPO and RTO?
What is RPO? Recovery Point Objective (RPO) generally refers to the amount of data that can be lost within a period most relevant to a business, before significant harm occurs, from the point of a critical event to the most preceding backup.   What is RTO? Recovery Time Objective (RTO) often refers to the quantity of time that an application, system and/or process, can be down for without causing significant damage to the business as well as the time spent restoring the application and its data.
December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
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December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
What is the difference between incremental, differential, and full backup?
Both differential and incremental backups are "smart" backups that save time and disk space by only backing up changed files. But they differ significantly in how they do it, and how useful the result is.
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AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns macOS certification, outperforming other solutions
August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
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August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
In cyberattacks, SMBs face an existential threat
Today we released the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2021, our latest in-depth review of current cyberthreat trends. It contains cutting-edge research, findings, and observations from the experts at our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).
July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
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July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis awarded OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware
Acronis Cyber Protection Agent 15.x for Windows has been granted OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware in July 2021. This represents another step forward for our cyber protection technology, which had previously earned Gold Certification, and demonstrates Acronis’ continued focus on refining the effectiveness and compatibility of our solutions, meeting the needs of the ever-evolving cyberthreat and IT landscapes.
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March 28, 2023 — 6 min read
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March 28, 2023 — 6 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Disaster Recovery
On this second day of Cyber Protection Week, we examine how recovery from cyber disasters is as important as cybersecurity. Disaster recovery enables organizations to restore operations after a disruptive event. It involves a set of procedures, policies, and technologies that aid in the swift resuscitation of activities after an attack, to prevent financially devastating downtime.
March 27, 2023 — 8 min read
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March 27, 2023 — 8 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?
Backup is important but it is just as important to remember that having one backup copy is sometimes not enough. For example, let’s assume that you backup your computer to an external drive, which you keep in your home office. If your computer crashes, you have the backup copy. However, if a fire breaks out in your home, it will destroy both your computer and the external drive.
March 27, 2023 — 3 min read
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March 27, 2023 — 3 min read
CRN Partner Program Guide 5-Star Award: How Acronis ensures the success of its partners
At Acronis, our #CyberFit Partner Program ensures partners are well equipped to bring their clients the best in cyber protection solutions. That's why we’re proud to announce that the Acronis #CyberFit Partner Program is an official 2023 CRN Partner Program Guide 5-Star Award winner — an award that recognizes the hard work and effort we’ve put into building our partner programs.
March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
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March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis security incident analysis
On March 9, a post on BreachedForums mentioned that Acronis had been hacked. As this is a very serious matter, we immediately opened an investigation and found that this post was unfounded and no Acronis products had been hacked or compromised.
March 07, 2023 — 2 min read
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March 07, 2023 — 2 min read
Take your MSP business to the next level with Microsoft 365 protection
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, “M365: Business-boosting protection packages for MSPs," where we’ll highlight the importance of having a comprehensive backup and data protection solution for your clients’ workloads in order to minimize downtime and data loss.
March 06, 2023 — 14 min read
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March 06, 2023 — 14 min read
What is a business continuity plan?
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is an executive-sponsored, executive-approved document that provides a roadmap for how an organization will restart operations in the event of an unforeseen natural or human-made disaster, such as a hurricane, a fire, or a data breach.
March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
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March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – February 2023
In a world where cybercrime is becoming more persistent and sophisticated, we are committed to delivering the best and most satisfying experience in cyber protection to our partners and their clients. This month, Acronis continues to enhance Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with the following new features in release 23.02.
February 27, 2023 — 2 min read
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February 27, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis named to CRN Data Center 50 list for 2023
We’re excited to announce that Acronis has been featured on CRN’s 2023 Data Center 50 list. This influential publication highlights leading data center providers and suppliers, recognizing them for their work to ensure that partners’ business-facing data centers run at peak performance and with maximum efficiency.
February 22, 2023 — 3 min read
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February 22, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis 2022 ESG Report highlights current and future sustainability goals
As a global leader in cyber protection and a good global citizen, Acronis is obligated to establishing and advocating for sustainable operations, care for the environment, and opportunities for our staff members. To demonstrate our ongoing commitment, we’re proud to release our second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.