--- 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/5/ 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 [06 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Acronis Cyber Protect Local: Enabling OT resilience for manufacturers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) Acronis Cyber Protect Local: Enabling OT resilience for manufacturers The SANS Institute’s 2025 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey reveals that while detection capabilities are improving, manufacturers remain dangerously unprepared for the realities of operational disruption and prolonged recovery.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-local-enabling-ot-resilience-for-manufacturers/) [15 December 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: A banner year for Acronis: A look at industry recognition and test results in 2025](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) A banner year for Acronis: A look at industry recognition and test results in 2025 Through comprehensive analyst evaluations, rigorous third-party testing and user reviews, leading organizations across the cybersecurity spectrum have validated the development of Acronis into a comprehensive leader in cyber protection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/a-banner-year-for-acronis-a-look-at-industry-recognition-and-test-results-in-2025/) [05 December 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Another Acronis award in 2025: Info-Tech SoftwareReviews Emotional Footprint Award for EDR](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9b36b9db7f7c555b21539fb0e1e4fe85.png) Another Acronis award in 2025: Info-Tech SoftwareReviews Emotional Footprint Award for EDR Acronis once again received recognition from Info-Tech SoftwareReviews, this time in the form of an Emotional Footprint Award for extended detection and response (EDR). The latest accolade highlights Acronis’ growing leadership in cybersecurity and its dedication to delivering solutions that managed service providers (MSPs) love.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/another-award-in-2025-acronis-wins-info-tech-softwarereviews-emotional-footprint-award-for-edr/) [05 December 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Acronis joins the Ignition Technology Ecosystem: What this validation means for OT](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81b70c3d68516c7934c6a67ca3cab697.png) Acronis joins the Ignition Technology Ecosystem: What this validation means for OT Manufacturers need a backup and recovery solution that works seamlessly with the SCADA, HMI and IIoT systems that control production environments. And they need one they know they can trust. The recent validation of Acronis as a Registered Technology Provider within the Ignition Technology Ecosystem Program confirms that Acronis meets the technical requirements OT environments demand.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-acronis-validation-for-ignition-is-critical-for-ot-resilience/) [04 December 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Best SaaS backup solutions to protect your business apps](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) The complete guide to securing Microsoft 365: Why one platform beats seven tools Here's what many businesses don't realize, but managed service providers (MSPs) should know: Microsoft protects its infrastructure, but you must protect your data. IDC found that 60% of business data is stored in email, with much of it not found anywhere else. Protecting your data also involves maintaining identity security, access controls and configuration management.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-complete-guide-to-securing-microsoft-365-why-one-platform-beats-seven-tools/) [03 December 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Iberia Airlines data breach: What customers need to know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Why the threat environment demands a resilience-first approach for manufacturing OT The importance of cyber resilience is very real and growing due to an accelerating threat landscape for manufacturers that shows no signs of slowing down. The SANS Institute’s 2025 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey reveals troubling trends that should reshape how manufacturers think about operational security.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-the-threat-environment-demands-a-resilience-first-approach-for-manufacturing-ot/) [02 December 2025 — 16 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Best EDR solutions in 2026: how the leading platforms compare](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3048ad3e0d8232fd86b505e911e3a23a.png) Best EDR solutions in 2026: how the leading platforms compare Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions have become the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity strategies. As organizations navigate the complexities of remote work, hybrid cloud infrastructures and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, choosing the right EDR solution is more critical than ever.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/best-edr-endpoint-detection-and-response-solutions-in-2026/) [28 November 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: AI and the cybersecurity skills gap: A double-edged sword for national security](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/48e09d2aac100d2add757d774cfd7500.png) AI and the cybersecurity skills gap: A double-edged sword for national security The cybersecurity industry faces a paradox that threatens national security: Artificial intelligence promises to bridge a critical workforce shortage, but it might simultaneously deepen the very crisis it has the potential to solve.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-and-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap-a-double-edged-sword-for-national-security/) [27 November 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Iberia Airlines data breach: What customers need to know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Iberia Airlines data breach: What customers need to know Spain's flag carrier Iberia Airlines disclosed a significant data security incident in November 2025 that should put all customers on high alert. The breach, which occurred through a compromised third-party supplier, has exposed personal information and created new risks for travelers who have flown with the airline.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/iberia-airlines-data-breach-what-customers-need-to-know/) [26 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Ivy League universities under siege: The cyberattacks targeting Harvard, Princeton and Penn](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Ivy League universities under siege: The cyberattacks targeting Harvard, Princeton and Penn Harvard University, Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania have all disclosed data breaches that compromised sensitive information about alumni, donors, students and faculty members. The incidents underscore a growing threat: Elite educational institutions have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking access to valuable personal and financial data.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ivy-league-universities-under-siege-the-cyberattacks-targeting-harvard-princeton-and-penn/) [25 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: When one vendor falls: The SitusAMC breach and the growing threat of supply chain attacks](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) When one vendor falls: The SitusAMC breach and the growing threat of supply chain attacks Following the Jaguar-Land Rover disaster, another cyberattack has shaken a major industry. The danger of attacks on the supply chain has never been clearer. The issue now revolves around what organizations can do to protect themselves and their supply chain partners.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/when-one-vendor-falls-the-situsamc-breach-and-the-growing-threat-of-supply-chain-attacks/) [24 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Best SaaS backup solutions to protect your business apps](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) Best SaaS backup solutions to protect your business apps Here's the uncomfortable truth that catches many organizations off guard: SaaS providers don't protect your data the way you think they do. While these platforms offer world-class infrastructure and uptime guarantees, they operate under a shared responsibility model that places the burden of data protection squarely on your shoulders.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/best-saas-backup-solutions-to-protect-your-business-apps/) [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/)