--- 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/6/ 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 [24 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: The cybersecurity workforce crisis: A clear and present danger to national security](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) The cybersecurity workforce crisis: A clear and present danger to national security Every cyberattack, no matter the target and no matter how small, is a threat to then national security of the United States and other countries as well. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough cybersecurity professionals available to protect corporate or government systems. That’s a problem for protecting national interests.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-cybersecurity-workforce-crisis-a-clear-and-present-danger-to-national-security/) [24 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: DORA compliance checklist: A guide for financial entities and their technology partners](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ef363a9b0b168c990bcc32dfe9f046fb.png) DORA compliance checklist: A guide for financial entities and their technology partners DORA is a cornerstone of the European Union's strategy to strengthen the financial sector against risks related to information and communications technology (ICT), although it has global implications that reach far beyond Europe. For financial entities, meeting requirements is critical, but the DORA regulation also introduces new obligations and oversight for the technology providers who furnish services to financial firms.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dora-compliance-checklist-a-guide-for-financial-entities-and-their-technology-partners/) [21 November 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Carbon Systems joins the Acronis technology ecosystem](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/99d9020bc7feb514a060d6eacde7b6a6.png) Carbon Systems joins the Acronis technology ecosystem Carbon Systems, a leading US-based MSP appliance vendor, has joined the Acronis technology ecosystem as a trusted hardware partner. This collaboration brings managed service providers (MSPs) a powerful new option for backup and disaster recovery (BDR) projects, combining purpose-built hardware with the Acronis Cyber Platform platform in a fully integrated, jointly supported solution.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/carbon-systems-joins-the-acronis-technology-ecosystem-enterprise-grade-bdr-hardware-meets-industry-leading-cyber-protection/) [19 November 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Why cyber resilience — not just compliance — is critical for manufacturing OT environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/48e09d2aac100d2add757d774cfd7500.png) Why cyber resilience — not just compliance — is critical for manufacturing OT environments The Sans Institute's 2025 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey reveals that regulatory compliance alone is no longer enough in operational technology (OT) environments. As regulatory mandates expand in scope and enforcement, organizations must demonstrate not just compliance but resilience, or the ability to withstand, recover from and continue operating through cyberattacks and other incidents that can result in downtime.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-cyber-resilience-not-just-compliance-is-critical-for-manufacturing-ot-environments/) [12 November 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Navigating GDPR compliance: A guide for data-driven organizations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/fcb2f1dee904af0916f1b0e945c896c2.png) Navigating GDPR compliance: A guide for data-driven organizations Most IT professionals, managed service providers (MSPs) and business leaders know what GDPR is. Many know what it requires. Fewer know how to satisfy data storage requirements and other regulated areas. Some basic best practices, however, and the right solutions can enable organizations to achieve and stay in compliance with GDPR.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/navigating-gdpr-compliance-a-guide-for-data-driven-organizations/) [06 November 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Why secure software development is the first line of defense against OT supply chain attacks Attackers are weaponizing the software supply chain to achieve maximum impact with minimum effort. For operational technology (OT) environments, the risk involved with a cyberattack is extremely high. Without assurance that suppliers follow rigorous secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) practices, manufacturers inherit risks that no network segmentation or air gapping can fully eliminate.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-secure-software-development-must-be-the-first-line-of-defense-against-ot-supply-chain-attacks/) [05 November 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: 5th annual Acronis OT virtual conference: Practical insights for manufacturing leaders](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) 5th annual Acronis OT virtual conference: Practical insights for manufacturing leaders Manufacturers and OEMs face an increasingly complex operational landscape. Regulatory authorities are tightening compliance standards, legacy OT systems are often unprepared for modern recovery demands and cyberattacks on production systems are growing more sophisticated and frequent.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/5th-annual-acronis-ot-virtual-conference-practical-insights-for-manufacturing-leaders/) [24 October 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity The line between digital systems and physical operations becomes thinner all the time as smart factories, connected devices and autonomous production systems reshape industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation and oil and gas. While this convergence fuels productivity and innovation, it also invites an expanded array of industrial cyberthreats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/bridging-the-gap-between-it-and-ot-strengthening-resilience-through-cybersecurity/) [23 October 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: When the consultant becomes the target: Lessons from the Credera cyberattack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) Why your Microsoft 365 business data might not be as protected as you think Thousands of businesses have entrusted their critical data to Microsoft 365. Emails, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and collaborative workspaces all live in the cloud, accessible from anywhere. That’s great. But it’s also risky. The uncomfortable truth is that Microsoft doesn't protect Microsoft 365 data the way many users think it does.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-your-microsoft-365-business-data-might-not-be-as-protected-as-you-think/) [22 October 2025 — 7 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Gender perception gap: Survey shows how men and women see women's tech careers differently](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d3289500c330b6b33e356482f557a797.png) Gender perception gap: Survey shows how men and women see women's tech careers differently The Acronis 2025 Women in Tech report, "FOMO at work: The opportunity gap between men and women in tech," reveals a notable disconnect between how women experience their careers in IT and how their male colleagues perceive women’s experiences.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-gender-perception-gap-survey-shows-how-men-and-women-see-womens-tech-careers-differently/) [08 October 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: Acronis named as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for worldwide cyber recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/5d2c89297637c5eeecbddf35ac51bf7c.png) Acronis named as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for worldwide cyber recovery Analyst firm IDC recognized Acronis as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Cyber Recovery. This prestigious recognition validates Acronis’ commitment to delivering comprehensive cyber protection solutions that unify cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management into a single platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/idc-names-acronis-as-a-leader-in-the-2025-marketscape-for-worldwide-cyber-recovery/) [05 October 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: When the consultant becomes the target: Lessons from the Credera cyberattack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) When the consultant becomes the target: Lessons from the Credera cyberattack In late September 2025, news broke that Credera — a boutique consulting and technology advisory firm — was breached, with sensitive information tied to its clients was exposed. These weren’t just any clients. Credera works with heavyweights such as Mercedes and AT&T.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/when-the-consultant-becomes-the-target-lessons-from-the-credera-cyberattack-for-msps-and-enterprise-defense/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/1/)...[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/) [8](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/8/)...[12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/12/)