--- title: Latest stories from Allison Ho description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/2/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-13 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Allison Ho ![Image 1: Allison Ho](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4001b7fac80a9a9ed6a3a01dec591360.png) Allison Ho Content Marketing Manager [allisonsho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsho/) [](https://allisonho.com/) Allison develops content on cybersecurity, data protection, artificial intelligence and endpoint management while closely collaborating with thought leaders. Her technology B2B marketing experience includes expertise in SEO. # Latest stories from Allison Ho [29 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Come celebrate the opening of our new computer classroom in rural Mexico — CRS project](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b1647eb3f9b83dc237e29fc2e475b3d3.png) Come celebrate the opening of our new computer classroom in rural Mexico — CRS project On February 17, 2026, the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program will proudly mark a new milestone in its long-term commitment to digital inclusion: the opening of a brand-new computer classroom at Escuela Rural Productiva in Tepetzintan, Puebla, Mexico. We invite our partners to attend the opening ceremony and witness the impact firsthand.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/come-celebrate-the-opening-of-our-new-computer-classroom-in-rural-mexico-crs-project/) [27 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: Combatting MSP tool sprawl with a unified approach to delivering cyber resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/28e23066c729480fb65b34aa32c20998.png) Combatting MSP tool sprawl with a unified approach to delivering cyber resilience Tool sprawl is costing you more than you realize in margin, efficiency and security exposure. When you unify data protection, cybersecurity and endpoint management in one cyber protection platform, you reduce sprawl, complexity and costs, and deliver true cyber resilience to your clients.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/combatting-msp-tool-sprawl-with-a-unified-approach-to-delivering-cyber-resilience/) [22 January 2026 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Understand the difference: Disaster recovery vs. DRaaS (and why it matters)](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e14223ec0901ada3eec5baa8ad383162.png) Understand the difference: Disaster recovery vs. DRaaS (and why it matters) Understanding the difference between DR and DRaaS is just the beginning. When a cyberattack or natural disaster strikes, the challenge isn’t just restoring data quickly — it’s resuming business operations just as fast. That’s where the distinction between disaster recovery (DR) and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) becomes critical for businesses.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/understand-the-difference-disaster-recovery-vs-draas-and-why-it-matters/) [15 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Why the traditional MSP business model is breaking and how to fix it](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1dad5172b5e45b50094808ce4572efe2.png) Why the traditional MSP business model is breaking and how to fix it The modern workspace has been scattered beyond recognition. Laptops that once sat neatly within corporate perimeters now operate from kitchen tables, airport lounges and co-working spaces across time zones. This isn't just a logistical headache for managed service providers (MSPs). It's an economic problem disguised as a growth opportunity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-the-traditional-msp-business-model-is-breaking-and-how-to-fix-it/) [13 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: CloudFire: Delivering cloud excellence to Italian SMEs with Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/49eafeeb1c408c115444067fe80526a3.png) CloudFire: Delivering cloud excellence to Italian SMEs with Acronis Cyber Platform Acronis is proud to celebrate its longstanding partnership with CloudFire, an innovative Italian cloud service provider that has been transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) approach data protection and business continuity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cloudfire-delivering-cloud-excellence-to-italian-smes-with-acronis-cyber-protect/) [08 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: How to simplify disaster recovery: Shifting from preventative security to cyber resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9cc3d31d3a4d0f98ac08bac9c7f613c8.png) How to simplify disaster recovery: Shifting from preventative security to cyber resilience Organizations are moving from prevention-only tactics to cyber resilience. They need to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to operational disruptions. Breaches will happen, so the question isn't if but when, and more importantly, how quickly can you recover to a verified, malware-free state.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-simplify-disaster-recovery-shifting-from-preventative-security-to-cyber-resilience/) [16 December 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: OT resilience demands rapid recovery: Rethinking traditional backup](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0ec550211beef17df6d3c84092d5c523.png) OT resilience demands rapid recovery: Rethinking traditional backup Industrial organizations face a stark reality: Downtime is costly, disruptive and cannot be entirely prevented. In a recent podcast, Stephen Nichols, Country Manager for Canada at Acronis, shared his perspective on why rapid recovery is now a fundamental pillar of industrial resilience and how modern backup strategies are evolving to meet the challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ot-resilience-demands-rapid-recovery-rethinking-traditional-backup/) [10 December 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: When cyberthreats meet the farm: Protecting OT in food and agriculture](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e914444192aab72b2d45b6d2f2513cef.png) When cyberthreats meet the farm: Protecting OT in food and agriculture In the latest episode of the Bites and Bytes podcast, host Kristen King sits down with James Slaby, Director of OT Solutions at Acronis, to explore the invisible systems behind food and agriculture and the very real risks threatening them. With over two decades of analyzing cybersecurity, networking and industrial technologies, Slaby brings insights to an industry facing a critical turning point.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/when-cyberthreats-meet-the-farm-protecting-ot-in-food-and-agriculture/) [09 December 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6dad8a314bf85a9ee6aa436f03642c8d.png) AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses work and compete. This new reality brings with it a host of challenges: Talent retention is increasingly difficult, burnout is on the rise and client expectations have never been higher. Acronis President Gaidar Magdanurov outlines a pragmatic roadmap for integrating AI into business operations — a journey that consists of three distinct stages.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-at-the-inflection-point-reclaiming-human-creativity-and-productivity/) [10 November 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: HIPAA checklist: Why your health care clients are at risk (and how to fix it)](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/41201e7f6710e7e071107ea68783e630.png) HIPAA checklist: Why your health care clients are at risk (and how to fix it) Unlike standard business continuity challenges, HIPAA disaster recovery requirements don't just sit dormant in your documentation. They actively complicate every aspect of your DR strategy, from backup encryption to access logging. Miss one requirement during a crisis, and you've created a HIPAA violation that could shut down your client's practice.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/hipaa-checklist-why-your-health-care-clients-are-at-risk-and-how-to-fix-it/) [09 October 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: Hackers hit U.K. nursery with child data: Lessons in protecting our most vulnerable](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6c81d5b4e700cbdf869aa3a64c8dba8b.png) Hackers hit U.K. nursery with child data: Lessons in protecting our most vulnerable The cyberattack on a British nursery chain represents a troubling trend: threat actors increasingly target the education sector. The recent breach compromised personal information for approximately 8,000 children, including photographs of children, medical records and dates of birth, alongside contact details belonging to parents and staff.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/hackers-hit-uk-nursery-with-child-data-lessons-in-protecting-our-most-vulnerable/) [08 October 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Acronis Cyber Foundation co-hosts cybersafety workshop for senior citizens](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/464d2bc690a2eb5588d0c4b26bf6071c.png) Acronis Cyber Foundation co-hosts cybersafety workshop for senior citizens October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, we are excited to announce a strategic collaboration between the Acronis Cyber Foundation and the Digital Literacy Project. Together, both teams will host a free educational event, a cyber safety workshop for senior citizens on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Stoughton, Massachusetts.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-foundation-co-hosts-cybersafety-workshop-for-senior-citizens/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/6/)