--- title: Latest stories from Peter Hale 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/peter-hale/page/1/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Peter Hale ![Image 1: Peter Hale](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png) Peter Hale # Latest stories from Peter Hale [12 August 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) Save the date: The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour is on Once again, Acronis will be hosting the premiere gathering for cyber protection professionals, as we roll out the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour. Our 2021 event will be focused on ensuring our partners are empowered to keep their clients secure, while sharing the best practices that enable them to build a more successful business. Kicking off in October, the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour will be held in four locations with a varying mix of in-person and virtual attendance options. Registration for all four locations is now open.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/save-date-acronis-cyberfit-summit-world-tour/) [05 August 2021 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: MSPs gain expanded protection capabilities, improved UX, and management flexibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Attending #BHUSA 2021: The cybersecurity experts’ view As Diamond sponsors for the Black Hat 2021 conference, Acronis sent Acronis’ VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wuest and Cybersecurity Analyst Topher Tebow to attend sessions, answer questions, and gather as many insights as possible.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/attending-bhusa-2021-cybersecurity-experts-view/) [15 July 2021 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) #MSInspire living up to its name for partners With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/msinspire-living-its-name-partners/) [08 July 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021 One of the biggest industry events is happening next week and our team is not only looking forward to attending but, as a Select Partner, Acronis will be presenting as well. It’s time for Microsoft Inspire 2021, the tech giant’s largest partner event of the year! Considering all the upcoming advances Microsoft has planned and all of the challenges service providers need to address when protecting their clients’ Microsoft environments, Microsoft Inspire is a must-attend event. And because this year offers free registration, there’s no reason not to attend.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ready-msinspire-well-see-you-microsoft-inspire-2021/) [02 July 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve With the games that cyberattackers play constantly changing, there are no standard rules of engagement. So the question is: How do you stay on top of the cybersecurity landscape, deliver quality services to your clients, and grow your business? The key is constant training, ideally in short sessions that don’t detract from your day-to-day responsibilities.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cyberthreats-evolve-training-keeps-you-ahead-curve/) [29 June 2021 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: New no-charge licensing reimagines cyber protection for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Acronis announced as first integration in new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR platform Managed service providers (MSPs) play a critical role in delivering IT services to businesses of all sizes. Empowering MSPs with the tools needed to keep clients protected is vital, which is why Acronis is proud that our innovative cyber protection solution for service providers, Acronis Cyber Platform, was selected as the first integration for the new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR solution.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-announced-first-integration-new-connectwise-recover-complete-bdr-platform/) [25 June 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: MSPs gain expanded protection capabilities, improved UX, and management flexibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center While the power of remote work is strong, having research and development (R&D) facilities around the world enables you to attract the top talent and put them together in a place that’s equipped to let them create the next big thing. That’s why Acronis just opened a new office in Herzliya, Israel. The new office, which was officially opened on June 23, will focus on conducting cybersecurity research and development. The office will also enable Acronis to empower partners in the region – both current and new cloud partners – with local sales and marketing, technical, and educational support.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/welcome-israel-acronis-opens-new-cyber-protection-rd-center/) [04 May 2021 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Recognizing the power of cyber protection: Acronis gets $250M+ investment, valuation at $2.5B+](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) Recognizing the power of cyber protection: Acronis gets $250M+ investment, valuation at $2.5B+ A new day is dawning for Acronis and the IT industry. Today we announced that Acronis has secured more than $250 million in a funding round led by CVC Capital Partners VII and other investors, bringing our valuation to more than $2.5 billion. More than doubling our valuation in 18 months – especially during a global pandemic – is a testament to the power of Acronis’ cyber protection technology and the dedication of our network of more than 50,000 partners. This funding round comes at a pivotal time, as Acronis has been intensifying our support for service provider partners to deliver cyber protection to businesses of any size. These funds will immediately be used to further accelerate our current growth strategy.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/recognizing-power-cyber-protection-acronis-gets-250m-investment-valuation-25b/) [28 April 2021 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: MSPs gain expanded protection capabilities, improved UX, and management flexibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) MSPs gain expanded protection capabilities, improved UX, and management flexibility As service providers protect a wide range of machines and environments against an ever-expanding threat landscape, it’s critical that the solutions they use to power their services can keep up. To ensure our partners have the capabilities they need to keep their clients’ endpoints protected, our April 2021 release for Acronis Cyber Platform incorporates some highly sought-after features, as well as UX and time-saving improvements.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/msps-gain-expanded-protection-capabilities-improved-ux-and-management-flexibility/) [16 April 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: New integration: MSPs can now manage Acronis via Kaseya VSA](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) New integration: MSPs can now manage Acronis via Kaseya VSA We’ve worked hard to ensure Acronis Cyber Platform – which unifies backup, cybersecurity, and protection management capabilities in one solution designed for MSPs – integrates with the popular RMM and PSA systems that service providers rely on. Recently, we added to our list of integrations so that Acronis Cyber Platform can now be monitored and run via the Kaseya VSA platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/new-integration-msps-can-now-manage-acronis-kaseya-vsa/) [31 March 2021 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: New no-charge licensing reimagines cyber protection for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) New no-charge licensing reimagines cyber protection for MSPs Since launching Acronis Cyber Platform nearly a year ago, we’ve also listened to our partners’ feedback on the kinds of changes that would help them succeed even more. We heard you. You asked for the flexibility to add cyber protection to every device at an affordable price while having the flexibility to add advanced services to the most critical workloads.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/new-no-charge-licensing-reimagines-cyber-protection-msps/) [31 March 2021 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Convenience and security: Exploring the advantages of subscription software](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Convenience and security: Exploring the advantages of subscription software The evolution of software has accelerated tremendously in recent years, particularly as cloud-based solutions have gained popularity. Given the reliability and convenience, cloud-based software has become the norm for both business and personal applications. This shift from boxed products to software-as-a-service (SaaS) has changed how software is purchased, delivered, and updated. As the value of subscriptions becomes more apparent, that licensing model is becoming the standard for modern software solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/convenience-and-security-exploring-advantages-subscription-software/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/peter-hale/page/6/)