--- title: Defense Against Cybersecurity Risks description: "Mobile technology has enabled small businesses to flourish over the past few years, but also generated a new set of cybersecurity risks. As small businesses do more and more business online with cloud services that sorely lack sufficient security protocols, they become ideal targets to hackers. Inc. described the problem thus: “To the hacker, that translates into reams of sensitive data behind a door with an easy lock to pick.” Acronis provides an answer for secure data mobility for small businesses: Acronis Access 7. With Acronis Access 7, small businesses can grant their team access to important files and documents from any device wherever they are while providing an unparalleled level of security. Key features include:" canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/defense-against-cybersecurity-risks/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # Defense Against Cybersecurity Risks Mobile technology has enabled small businesses to flourish over the past few years, but also generated a new set of cybersecurity risks. As small businesses do more and more business online with cloud services that sorely lack sufficient security protocols, they become ideal targets to hackers. Inc. described the problem thus: “To the hacker, that translates into reams of sensitive data behind a door with an easy lock to pick.” Acronis provides an answer for secure data mobility for small businesses: Acronis Access 7. With Acronis Access 7, small businesses can grant their team access to important files and documents from any device wherever they are while providing an unparalleled level of security. Key features include: [Learn More](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/) [![Image 2: Emily Griffith](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/emily-griffith/ "Emily Griffith") [Emily Griffith](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/emily-griffith/) 1 min read Last updated 01 November 2016 Mobile technology has enabled small businesses to flourish over the past few years, but also generated a new set of cybersecurity risks. As small businesses do more and more business online with cloud services that sorely lack sufficient security protocols, they become ideal targets to hackers. _Inc._ described the problem thus: “To the hacker, that translates into reams of sensitive data behind a door with an easy lock to pick.” Acronis provides an answer for secure data mobility for small businesses: [Acronis Access 7](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/mobility/access/). With Acronis Access 7, small businesses can grant their team access to important files and documents from any device wherever they are while providing an unparalleled level of security. Key features include: * Ability to easily access, sync and share content from any device, anywhere, anytime to improve your team productivity * Ability to securely edit and create documents from your mobile device to improve your customers’ service. * Ability to customize security settings for every member of your team to support your business growth. Simply put, this tool enables businesses to increase efficiencies without compromising security. Parrish Construction notes, “Acronis Access has changed the way we communicate. Our field staff saves at least an hour a day with Acronis Access. Instead of running back and forth to the job trailer, they gain 1/8 of their work’s week back. No matter where we are, all the information necessary for the job is at our fingertips.“ Acronis doesn’t stop there. For big businesses Acronis developed [Acronis Access Advanced](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/mobility/access-advanced/), a secure file sharing system to support the needs of any enterprise. Acronis Access Advanced provides a fully scalable system for any number of users and servers. Like Acronis Access 7, this tool provides companies with a sharing system that allows employees to access the files they need from any device without security concerns. So whether you work for a Fortune 100 company or a business with 100 employees, Acronis has a safe, secure solution for accessing and sharing work wherever, whenever, and on whatever device you have. [Cybersecurity](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cybersecurity/) [Cyber protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cyber-protection/) ## Written by ![Image 3: Emily Griffith](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png) Emily Griffith [Previous post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/business-continuity-vs-disaster-recovery-vs-backup-where-do-you-stand/) [Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery vs. Backup: Where do you Stand?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/business-continuity-vs-disaster-recovery-vs-backup-where-do-you-stand/) [Next post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-academy-elearning-platform-access-training-anytime-anywhere-0/) [Acronis Academy eLearning Platform: Access to Training Anytime, Anywhere](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-academy-elearning-platform-access-training-anytime-anywhere-0/) About Acronis Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. [Add as a preferred source on Google](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=acronis.com) ## Related stories Want to learn more? Read the latest stories featuring this solution on our blog. 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A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. **October 15, 2026**2 min read ![Image 6: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) [Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/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 13, 2026**6 min read