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October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity.
October 27, 2021 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – October 2021
October 27, 2021 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – October 2021
Our team is always working to ensure that Acronis MSP partners are equipped with the capabilities, training, and support they need to uncover new opportunities and new profits for their business. In the new release of Acronis Cyber Platform, we’ve: rolled out new licensing for Microsoft 365, new third-party integrations, and improved security capabilities that empower MSPs to meet client needs.
October 25, 2021 — 5 min read
New research shows MSPs save nearly $250K and five hours per cybersecurity incident response
October 25, 2021 — 5 min read
New research shows MSPs save nearly $250K and five hours per cybersecurity incident response
As part of the excitement surrounding the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami (going on now virtually and in Miami), we’ve just released groundbreaking new research with media partner ChannelPro Network that dives into critical issues facing MSPs including cybersecurity attacks, vendor sprawl, remote work, and SaaS tool management.
October 19, 2021 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 reveals critical security gaps left by IT leaders
October 19, 2021 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 reveals critical security gaps left by IT leaders
The Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 analyzes how businesses and the IT industry have adapted to the post-COVID landscape. Many are still struggling in a world that shows no sign of a full return to office-only environments – and while demand for cyber protection solutions continues to grow, misplaced trust, misaligned priorities, and an ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape are threatening businesses.
October 12, 2021 — 6 min read
What is URL Filtering?
October 12, 2021 — 6 min read
What is URL Filtering?
URL filtering is a type of web filtering, which automatically blocks access to specific online resources, including websites and file downloads. Web filtering is used to prevent users from accessing suspicious or malicious websites and downloading malware, limiting the potential for cybercriminals to compromise individual systems as well as the network at large.
October 12, 2021 — 2 min read
What is a boot sector virus?
October 12, 2021 — 2 min read
What is a boot sector virus?
A boot sector is a reserved section of a disk that contains the code and data needed to start the operating system (OS) of a computer. A boot sector virus is a type of malware that infects a system’s boot partition or the Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk. During startup and before security software can be executed, the virus executes malicious code. Once a computer is infected, a boot sector virus will try to infect every disk that is accessed on the infected system.
October 12, 2021 — 6 min read
6 cloud security challenges – threats and issues
October 12, 2021 — 6 min read
6 cloud security challenges – threats and issues
Organizations of all sizes have been moving their systems, software, and development tools to the cloud. “The cloud” does not exist as a single place or entity; instead, it is a computing model that makes servers, networks, storage, applications and development tools available through the internet. Cloud computing eliminates the need for a business to make investments in hardware, software, staffing and maintenance and is a cost-effective, efficient way to scale IT resources.
October 06, 2021 — 8 min read
Cyber Security Measures in a Hybrid Workspace
October 06, 2021 — 8 min read
Cyber Security Measures in a Hybrid Workspace
COVID has impacted everyone and every industry in the world like few global events before. Unfortunately for businesses and prosumers alike, profiting from these changes has been a priority target for attackers, who have been quick to jump on the opportunities presented by remote work.
October 06, 2021 — 6 min read
Best Cybersecurity Practices for Businesses
October 06, 2021 — 6 min read
Best Cybersecurity Practices for Businesses
If you run a business and don’t think your organization is a target for cyberattacks, we invite you to read on and discover just how safe you are!
October 04, 2021 — 3 min read
How to stay proactively protected this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 04, 2021 — 3 min read
How to stay proactively protected this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This month marks both the eighteenth year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — and the tenth year of European Cybersecurity month, the European Union’s annual campaign around promoting digital security and staying safe online. Today, we take a look at the current cyberthreat landscape and proactive steps you can take towards data safety.
September 30, 2021 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – September 2021
September 30, 2021 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – September 2021
Successful MSPs today are on the lookout for opportunities to make their operations more efficient and more integrated. After all, a service provider that optimizes its efficiency is more productive, more available for new client acquisition, and more profitable. In the September Acronis Cyber Platform release, we’ve rolled out new features and RMM integrations to enable MSP partners to automated more of their process
September 14, 2021 — 5 min read
What is threat detection and response?
September 14, 2021 — 5 min read
What is threat detection and response?
Threat detection and response (TDR) refers to any advanced cybersecurity tool that identifies threats by correlating threat indicators or by analyzing the environment and user behaviors for malicious or abnormal activities.
August 30, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform vs. Datto SIRIS: G2 users put Acronis on top
August 30, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform vs. Datto SIRIS: G2 users put Acronis on top
We’re pleased to report that, accordingly to G2’s latest rankings, Acronis Cyber Platform outperformed Datto SIRIS in user satisfaction across a wide variety of subcategories. These results represent self-reported feedback from actual users of our comprehensive cyber protection solution, showing that Acronis continues to meet and exceed customers’ everyday needs.