--- title: "Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0: Seamless Security Integration for MSPs" description: Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0 makes security integration easier for MSPs. Eliminate complex configuration, required certificates, and mandatory syslog servers. Deploy in four simple steps to get extended visibility and HIPAA-compliant storage. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-siem-connector-2-seamless-security-integration-for-msps/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0: Seamless Security Integration for MSPs Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0 makes security integration easier for MSPs. Eliminate complex configuration, required certificates, and mandatory syslog servers. Deploy in four simple steps to get extended visibility and HIPAA-compliant storage. [Try Now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/trial/) [![Image 2: Lyubomira Minovska](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/73ac78ddef684fb4de5c00d2603a050b.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lyubomira-minovska/ "Lyubomira Minovska") [Lyubomira Minovska,](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lyubomira-minovska/)Lead Product Manager 4 min read Last updated 20 November 2025 ## Growing security capabilities: MDR → XDR → SIEM MSPs often rely on managed detection and response (MDR) integrations, which provides enterprise-grade security capabilities without the need for in-house analysts or complex infrastructure. As MSPs grow into medium-sized businesses, they typically expand into extended detection and response (XDR) integrations, giving greater visibility across multiple security layers (endpoints, networks and cloud) and more control over how they manage and respond to threats. Once an MSP reaches a large-scale operation, it often adopts Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources, including Acronis, and may even build its own Security Operations Center (SOC) to handle real-time threat monitoring, incident response and compliance at scale. This blog focuses on [Acronis SIEM Connector](https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/acronis-siem-connector/) and a four-step activation for streamlined deployment. ## MSPs turning into MSSPs: Why SIEM integrations matter As MSPs evolve their security service offerings, the ability to consolidate threat intelligence and security events across multiple ecosystem vendors has become essential to competitive differentiation. Your customers expect unified threat visibility across all their security tools — consolidated into a single operational dashboard. This is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a must for MSPs competing in the managed security market. ## The old way: A barrier for MSPs Acronis introduced a SIEM Connector integration over two years ago to address market demand for security data collection. However, the initial implementation had limitations that created barriers to meeting this growing demand. Having a syslog server was a must to activate the integration, but not only that: the syslog server had to meet a long list of very specific prerequisites coupled with mandatory certificates generation. The result was that partners needed additional help and guidance to enable the SIEM Connector. So just like in an old TV infomercial, we exclaimed: “There’s gotta be a better way!” And we found it… ## Meet Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0: An easier way for MSPs [Acronis SIEM Connector](https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/acronis-siem-connector/) 2.0 is built on the principle that enterprise-grade security integrations shouldn't require development-level configuration — they should be easy to use. ### Compliance-first architecture Acronis SIEM Connector implements tenant data isolation by design. Each customer tenant maintains an independent connection to their designated logs’ location. Disabled tenants are automatically filtered from the integration, ensuring compliance with data governance and isolation requirements. ### Simplified deployment model The Acronis SIEM Connector makes integration seamless! Integrated directly into Acronis protection plans, it uses the Acronis agent as the data writer, eliminating the complexities around generating certificates and applying custom settings to a syslog server. MSPs can store Acronis logs on any endpoint or a syslog server in the customer network with an Acronis agent installed. This agent-native approach significantly reduces deployment complexity and enables self-service activation for all organizations. ### Extended data visibility Version 2.0 expands the data scope beyond Alerts and Audit logs to include Event and Activity logs. This comprehensive data collection provides security teams with the extensive visibility required for effective threat detection and incident response. ### Format Flexibility Acronis SIEM Connector supports CEF and JSON formats, enabling seamless integration with diverse SIEM platforms and accommodating organizational preferences for log processing. Sometimes a SIEM wants JSON, and we think you should have the choice. Check out the list of integrations which can be enabled through the [Acronis SIEM Connector](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/acronis-technology-ecosystem-security-integrations-mdr-xdr-and-siem-connector/). ### HIPAA Compliant Log Storage and Retention Acronis SIEM Connector enables MSPs to maintain HIPAA compliance by allowing logs to be stored directly on any device on the customer network with an Acronis agent. The MSP can use this device as a server and store logs for the required minimum of six years. This capability eliminates the need for separate archival solutions and simplifies compliance audits, as all historical security events and logs remain readily accessible in a single location. ## Streamlined deployment: Four-step activation Acronis SIEM Connector introduces a significantly simplified activation workflow. Enabled through the SIEM LogForwarding plan, it eliminates manual syslog configuration and certificate generation by leveraging the Acronis agent capabilities. Organizations can begin collecting and forwarding Acronis security data to their SIEM platform in four straightforward steps: ![Image 3: Figure 1. Acronis Cyber Platform console: Create SIEM forwarding plan by using the Files method.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5aba433712274527a9b53ddcd7163c1d.png) Figure 1. Acronis Cyber Platform console: Create SIEM forwarding plan by using the Files method. ![Image 4: Figure 2. Acronis Cyber Platform console: Create SIEM forwarding plan by forwarding logs to a Syslog server.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b55cb429b338e6cb3c0b01df2a70075b.png) Figure 2. Acronis Cyber Platform console: Create SIEM forwarding plan by forwarding logs to a Syslog server. 1. Create an Acronis SIEM LogForwarding plan. 2. Designate a writer device: Select a Windows or Linux device within your network infrastructure and specify the file path for local data storage. Alternatively, select a target syslog server — certificate generation is not required. 3. Select data format: Choose your preferred output format (CEF recommended for broad SIEM compatibility or JSON for alternative log processing). 4. Configure data collection parameters: Specify which Acronis data streams to forward: Alerts, Events, Tasks or Audit Logs. That’s it! No certificates generation. No calls to our engineering team (unless you need help with something else... we’re always happy to help). ## Microsoft Sentinel integration The Acronis SIEM Connector is now available for [Microsoft Sentinel](https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/microsoft-sentinel/), reinforcing Acronis' commitment to our MISA (Microsoft Intelligent Security Association) membership. The Sentinel integration includes 12 custom hunting queries and four detection rules, enabling security teams to rapidly investigate and respond to threats within the Microsoft security ecosystem. ## Ready to make security integration easier? The [Acronis SIEM Connector](https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/acronis-siem-connector/) is available now in [Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/). Simply create a [SIEM LogForwarding plan](https://www.acronis.com/support/documentation/CyberProtectionService/index.html#siem-plans.html) and start collecting Acronis logs. Have questions? Take a look at the [documentation](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/documentation/CyberProtectionService/index.html#cshid=siem). [![Image 5: Try the Acronis SIEM Connector](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/6a1651fd89e660214da0e4d33b3c7f6e.png) Simplify security integration Try the Acronis SIEM Connector Try now](https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/acronis-siem-connector) ## Written by ![Image 6: Lyubomira Minovska](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/73ac78ddef684fb4de5c00d2603a050b.png) Lyubomira Minovska Lead Product Manager Lyubomira is focused on building impactful integrations that drive MSP success. When she’s not brainstorming integration scenarios, she enjoys collaborating with technology vendors across the industry to help MSPs automate and scale their businesses. She’s passionate about the tech community and loves turning real MSP feedback into meaningful results. 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