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August 27, 2026 — 10 min read
Managed threat detection and response: a 2026 buyer's guide
August 27, 2026 — 10 min read
Managed threat detection and response: a 2026 buyer's guide
A 2026 buyer's guide to managed threat detection and response services, covering endpoint, cloud, identity and application layers, plus how to evaluate MDR.
June 19, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyber Warfare: The Threat Trump and Kim Overlooked
June 19, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyber Warfare: The Threat Trump and Kim Overlooked
Now that the U.S. and North Korean officials have left Singapore, the pundits are debating the effectiveness of the recent nuclear weapons summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un. Yet despite the multiple areas of concern covered during the summit, there’s one security topic that wasn’t addressed by either side – cyber warfare. In fact, just three days after the summit, North Korea was again accused of launching a new attack as the Typeframe malware strain was uncovered. Given our role as a global leader in cyber protection, Acronis was hopeful that the negotiations would address these concerns. The experts at Acronis’ Singaporean Security Research Centre consider cyber warfare an unfortunate omission from these talks.
June 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Not a Fan of The Fan: Security Concerns Raised Over Summit Gift
June 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Not a Fan of The Fan: Security Concerns Raised Over Summit Gift
Photo credit: @MandyCNBC  The 3,000 journalists covering the historic Trump-Kim Summit all received a goody bag that included a bottle of water, a hand-held fan with Kim’s face printed on it, and a guidebook to Sentosa island, the resort where the talks are taking place. Also included was a USB-powered fan to help cool the reporters down while they typed their stories in the sweltering heat of Singapore. While some journalists considered it a thoughtful gift, many of those who cover the cybersecurity beat saw a potential threat.
June 07, 2018 — 4 min read
Celebrating 15 Years of Protecting Data
June 07, 2018 — 4 min read
Celebrating 15 Years of Protecting Data
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/ It’s always nice to mark special occasions with friends and family. Acronis was reminded of that pleasure yesterday, as we held the first of several celebrations to mark our 15th Anniversary. Surrounded by our partners, customers and a host of special guests, we hosted a gala event at our newly expanded corporate headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Not every company successfully competes – let alone leads – in their industry for 15 years, so Acronis is pleased to take a few moments to celebrate our successes.
June 01, 2018 — 4 min read
Floods and Lava Flows: Preparing Your Digital Life for Disaster
June 01, 2018 — 4 min read
Floods and Lava Flows: Preparing Your Digital Life for Disaster
Whether it’s lava flowing through the streets of Hilo, Hawaii or Storm Alberto flooding the southeastern United States, the dramatic footage of the past week captures more than the devastating power of nature – we’re seeing the loss of homes and businesses. When families and business owners are forced to evacuate, they must quickly decide which physical items to bring with them.
May 18, 2018 — 3 min read
For VARs and Service Providers, The Time Is Ripe to Help Customers with GDPR
May 18, 2018 — 3 min read
For VARs and Service Providers, The Time Is Ripe to Help Customers with GDPR
GDPR, Europe’s imminent new privacy regulation, presents several urgent challenges to your business customers and prospects. This presents a great opportunity for you to improve their GDPR compliance posture with Acronis products and services. We’ve created a raft of GDPR educational and marketing materials to make your job easier.
May 09, 2018 — 3 min read
Cloud Market Trends Say it’s Safe to Jump on the aaS Opportunity Train
May 09, 2018 — 3 min read
Cloud Market Trends Say it’s Safe to Jump on the aaS Opportunity Train
In the world of information technology, delivering cloud-based services is the next train barreling down the tracks. This ever-expanding, ever-evolving opportunity is moving at a remarkable speed (which is why there are so many aaS acronyms out there). Even with big players like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce.com and Google in the mix, there’s plenty of opportunity for service providers to jump aboard.
May 03, 2018 — 3 min read
Encryption Can Protect Your Brand’s Reputation
May 03, 2018 — 3 min read
Encryption Can Protect Your Brand’s Reputation
If there’s a universal truth in the world, the phrase “It goes without saying” will always be followed up by an observation that is completely obvious. Another universal truth that you’d think “goes without saying”? When you put customer data at risk, the reputation of your business is going to suffer. Need an example? Look at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Then learn how encryption can help protect your customer data and your brand's reputation.
April 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Cloud Protection That’s Above and Beyond: Exploring Acronis’ Key Technologies and Certifications
April 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Cloud Protection That’s Above and Beyond: Exploring Acronis’ Key Technologies and Certifications
Perhaps you are looking to avert a disaster, such as avoiding the ransomware attacks that are expected to hit businesses every 14 seconds by 2019. Or you may be trying to comply with new requirements like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect in May. Whatever the reason, determining the security offered by a cloud service provider has to be a priority for businesses. Certain technologies and certifications are essential for ensuring your data is safe in the cloud.
April 19, 2018 — 5 min read
Acronis Backup is Stunning the Business World
April 19, 2018 — 5 min read
Acronis Backup is Stunning the Business World
Businesses are struggling to keep their digital assets safe because they are saddled with legacy backup solutions that cannot meet today’s data needs. The volume of data that companies must protect is growing at an exponential rate, while the risk from quickly evolving online threats like ransomware continues to explode. IT professionals looking for an alternative that can keep their data safe and evolve with their changing needs might consider the solution that’s earning awards and glowing reviews from industry observers, the media, and their peers.
April 19, 2018 — 1 min read
Your Biggest Threat To GDPR Compliance Might Be A Ransomware Breach
April 19, 2018 — 1 min read
Your Biggest Threat To GDPR Compliance Might Be A Ransomware Breach
When the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect next month, organizations that handle the personal data of any EU citizens – whether you capture it yourself or process it on behalf of another company – will have to get much more serious about protecting it. That includes building robust defenses to protect against security breaches. Your GDPR compliance can depend on defending your EU customers’ personal data against ransomware. This Tale of Two Companies infographic explains why.
April 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Acronis Notary: a new way to prove data authenticity via Blockchain
April 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Acronis Notary: a new way to prove data authenticity via Blockchain
Acronis Notary is a new, innovative service based on blockchain technology. But before we move into that, let’s define what a blockchain is. It can be known to some due to its usage in Bitcoin currency, but it’s a lot more than just bitcoin technology and it can be used in a much wider set of scenarios, such as for data protection.
April 12, 2018 — 4 min read
Leaving Facebook? Here’s How to Save Your Memories
April 12, 2018 — 4 min read
Leaving Facebook? Here’s How to Save Your Memories
While most people understood that they were giving up some privacy by being on the platform, few realized the digging went that deep. As a result, there’s been a groundswell of people – celebrities and non-celebrities – joining the #DeleteFacebook campaign. If you want to know how to delete your Facebook account – or are considering taking a break until you are satisfied the company has addressed users’ privacy concerns – there are a few things you should consider.