--- title: Latest stories from Lee Pender 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/lee-pender/page/2/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Lee Pender ![Image 1: Lee Pender](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/96b4b6d9ceee3c624b79f42543d1d633.png) Lee Pender Senior Content Marketing Manager [leeaverittpender](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeaverittpender/) [](https://leepender.com/) Lee was a journalist in the technology industry for 15 years, writing for and managing publications that served both IT and partner audiences. His experience as a corporate content creator includes tenures with an MSP and a provider of tax-compliance services. He writes about a variety of topics for Acronis, including cybersecurity trends, MSP management, emerging technologies and product updates. # Latest stories from Lee Pender [03 June 2026 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Meet Australia and NZ compliance requirements with Acronis Cyber Platform disaster recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b6bf73f5e4be9134cf7141b97cf5078b.png) Meet Australia and NZ compliance requirements with Acronis Cyber Platform disaster recovery Across Australia and New Zealand, organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate recoverability, business continuity and strong data protection controls. Regulators, customers and cyber insurers now expect organisations to prove they can recover operations quickly after cyber incidents. Disaster recovery is now a core component of compliance readiness, operational resilience and cyber insurance eligibility.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/meet-australia-and-new-zealand-compliance-requirements-with-disaster-recovery-in-acronis-cyber-platform/) [29 May 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: Acronis recognized as a leader in SoftwareReviews reports for both EDR and XDR](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8f17589a65382cef5ac759bdd7ded800.png) Acronis recognized as a leader in SoftwareReviews reports for both EDR and XDR In the latest Info-Tech SoftwareReviews reports for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR), Acronis Cyber Platform earned status as a leader in the Data Quadrant for EDR. Acronis was also named a Champion in the Emotional Footprint for XDR.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-as-a-leader-in-softwarereviews-data-quadrant-and-emotional-footprint-reports-for-both-edr-and-xdr/) [14 May 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: As compliance evolves, operational resilience becomes the real benchmark](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3048ad3e0d8232fd86b505e911e3a23a.png) As compliance evolves, operational resilience becomes the real benchmark The days when compliance was only a documentation exercise are long gone. Now, it’s a critical priority for a wide variety of organizations. But compliance is more of a result than a goal. The goal is achieving resilience.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/as-compliance-evolves-operational-resilience-becomes-the-real-benchmark/) [08 May 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8ff6c2a5dce033300d26ed874bcea664.png) Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace You’ve probably heard by now that Veritas has moved Backup Exec to end of life. Veritas stopped selling the product on March 31, 2026, and will stop supporting it in April 2029. For midmarket organizations that rely on Backup Exec, replacing the product presents a challenge — but also a big opportunity worth seizing today.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-exec-end-of-life-is-your-opportunity-to-modernize-not-just-replace/) [07 May 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Is your Microsoft 365 data retention strategy keeping up with AI-driven growth?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk Manufacturers face a trio of converging challenges: Cyberthreats are escalating, regulations are tightening, and operational environments are becoming more complex. The traditional approach to operational technology (OT) security is no longer working. Manufacturers need to respond by moving toward platform-based cybersecurity to reduce risk and improve resilience.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/simplifying-industrial-cybersecurity-in-a-time-of-rising-risk/) [04 May 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/db0a0ba474b33ba35c55ea9b5f62a3aa.png) Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success and making a measurable impact on the channel.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-celebrates-honorees-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-women-of-the-channel-list/) [23 April 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Microsoft 365 retention vs. backup vs. archiving: What’s the difference?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4d6f8d228d16a1b23e012d4f9b2b6044.png) Microsoft 365 retention vs. backup vs. archiving: What’s the difference? Microsoft 365 is great for sharing, creating and collaborating on data. Protecting data, however, is something else altogether. It’s not so easy. Many organizations assume Microsoft fully protects their information, only to discover gaps when something goes wrong.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-365-retention-vs-backup-vs-archiving-whats-the-difference/) [21 April 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Cyber Essentials v3.3: How MSPs can address their biggest concerns](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/dece74ec64e6402a5e581835c513b384.png) Cyber Essentials v3.3: How MSPs can address their biggest concerns Acronis recently surveyed U.K. partners about Cyber Essentials. The results provide an unusually candid window into what MSPs find most difficult when helping clients get in line with updated v3.3 requirements. They also reveal where MSPs can find growth opportunities.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cyber-essentials-v33-how-msps-can-address-their-biggest-concerns/) [16 April 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Is your Microsoft 365 data retention strategy keeping up with AI-driven growth?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Is your Microsoft 365 data retention strategy keeping up with AI-driven growth? The bottom line is this: Without a strong Microsoft 365 backup strategy, organizations of all kinds risk losing control over their data and exposing themselves to regulatory and operational risk.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/is-your-microsoft-365-data-retention-strategy-keeping-up-with-ai-driven-growth/) [13 April 2026 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Acronis recognized on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/92a1bfd9c116d707bd250d518748f7f9.png) Acronis recognized on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list Acronis has earned recognition in the 2026 CRN Storage 100. The annual list, published by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights leading vendors delivering storage innovation to the IT channel. The recognition places Acronis among a select group of technology providers focused on advancing storage capabilities and supporting partner success.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-storage-100-list/) [13 April 2026 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: Acronis recognized at Italian channel awards 2025](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/079a22a5dafb3bd9fa855bf2b7241b31.png) Acronis recognized at Italian channel awards 2025 Acronis was awarded Best Vendor with MSP Offering during the 12th edition of the Italian Channel Awards, which took place in March at “La Pista” in Lainate, Milan. Organized by ChannelCity, part of G11 Media, the annual event brought together the ICT channel to recognize excellence across the industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-at-italian-channel-awards-2025/) [13 April 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Microsoft Patch Tuesday is getting harder to manage, and that puts data at risk](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) Microsoft Patch Tuesday is getting harder to manage, and that puts data at risk Microsoft created Patch Tuesday to simplify updates by making them consistent and easy to plan around. But with cyberthreats continually expanding in volume and severity, it’s becoming more difficult for any vendor to make patching easy.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-patch-tuesday-is-getting-harder-to-manage-and-that-puts-data-at-risk/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/7/)...[12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/12/)