--- 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/9/ 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 [25 June 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: How artificial intelligence is revolutionising RMM for MSPs in Australia](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0364001f7c6935678eb441399773992d.png) How artificial intelligence is revolutionising RMM for MSPs in Australia Australian businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI), and managed service providers (MSPs) need to as well. With AI, MSPs can improve client service, cut costs and reduce complexity. They can get more done with less. That’s particularly true in the realm of remote monitoring and management (RMM).](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-artificial-intelligence-is-revolutionising-rmm-for-msps-in-australia/) [17 June 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: How artificial intelligence and RMM will revolutionize MSP operations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How artificial intelligence and RMM will revolutionize MSP operations It’s difficult to predict what kind of impact artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately have on the world and on managed service providers (MSPs) in particular. But emerging from a fog of anxiety, promise and fear surrounding AI are new developments that MSPs can put to use both now and in the future.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-artificial-intelligence-and-rmm-will-revolutionize-msp-operations/) [09 June 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: MSP Computers at Work brings client service home with Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3d92b0f81c2428ffc0d9cb607c9c1c02.png) MSP Computers at Work brings client service home with Acronis Cyber Platform Computers at Work turns to Acronis for ease of management, comprehensive cybersecurity protection and local data centres.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/managed-service-provider-computers-at-work-brings-client-service-home-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) [04 June 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Info-Tech names Acronis Cyber Platform as an XDR Champion](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6062561200a646ce05a2abeaefbff9e8.png) Info-Tech names Acronis Cyber Platform as an XDR Champion In its recent Emotional Footprint Report, Info-Tech Research Group named Acronis Cyber Platform as a Champion in the extended detection and response (XDR) market. Find out what that means for MSPs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/info-tech-names-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-as-an-xdr-champion/) [03 June 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Why one-click recovery is crucial for keeping operations running](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Why one-click recovery is crucial for keeping operations running Speed of data recovery is important for business continuity. Most backup solutions safeguard data adequately, but they do not enable organizations to recover data rapidly. Find out why one-click recovery is so important in health care and operational technology environments, among others.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-one-click-recovery-is-crucial-for-keeping-operations-running/) [20 May 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance In industrial environments, the stability of the manufacturing environment is paramount. Compliance isn’t just a matter of fulfilling government requirements. Running OT systems that are compliant with regulations is also a good way for manufacturers to ensure that their systems are resilient and can survive cyberthreats that are constantly evolving and proliferating. Find out how to achieve compliance.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-manufacturers-can-achieve-operational-technology-ot-compliance/) [16 May 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: How MSPs in New Zealand can help their clients navigate Microsoft 365 security compliance](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b652384da8f945feb220a98e864f3f7c.png) How MSPs in New Zealand can help their clients navigate Microsoft 365 security compliance Fortunately for MSPs, the gaps in Microsoft 365’s data protection create opportunities to provide services to clients. But MSPs need to know how to sell data protection to companies that use Microsoft 365, and they need tools to enable them to keep clients in compliance.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-in-new-zealand-can-help-their-clients-navigate-microsoft-365-security-compliance/) [14 May 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Built for what’s next: Acronis Cyber Protect evolves for a new IT reality](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) Built for what’s next: Acronis Cyber Protect evolves for a new IT reality Acronis has rolled out the latest release of Acronis Cyber Protect with a litany of new features, including Email Archiving for Microsoft 365, Nutanix Agentless Backup, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for Linux and more.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/built-for-whats-next-acronis-cyber-protect-evolves-for-a-new-it-reality/) [13 May 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Is the Purdue Model for operational technology security outdated?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d7ccc3420cca05db6ada7f52965c54cd.png) Is the Purdue Model for operational technology security outdated? The Purdue Reference Model for operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) security is a crucial framework widely used today. However, the rapid evolution of technology has led to concerns about whether the model can address modern security challenges. Does the Purdue Model need some tweaks? Yes. But what exactly do manufacturers need to do? This blog post explains.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/is-the-purdue-model-for-operational-technology-security-outdated/) [12 May 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Is built-in Microsoft 365 security enough for Australian businesses?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/83299446ca745b371883ff68bf2fb114.png) Is built-in Microsoft 365 security enough for Australian businesses? Businesses all over Australia have also adopted Microsoft 365. However, widespread adoption of Microsoft 365 in Australia and globally has made the suite a prime target for cyberattacks. How can MSPs protect their clients?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/is-built-in-microsoft-365-security-enough-for-australian-businesses/) [23 April 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: Introducing Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/2c71fe07f52a46db4ea61ce055367d11.png) Introducing Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 is designed to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to efficiently expand service portfolios to include in-demand email archiving for Microsoft 365.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-acronis-email-archiving-for-microsoft-365/) [22 April 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Securing legacy OT systems without disrupting operations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/48e09d2aac100d2add757d774cfd7500.png) Securing legacy OT systems without disrupting operations Manufacturers have become major targets for cyberattacks in recent years, largely due to the vulnerability of operational technology (OT) systems that run on outdated platforms and are not protected with the same cybersecurity and data protection measures as IT systems. Discover how manufacturers can overcome this challenge as OT and IT converge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/securing-legacy-ot-systems-without-disrupting-operations/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/1/)...[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/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/9/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/10/) [11](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/11/) [12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/12/)