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October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
This year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme, “Don’t make it easy for them,” asks us to look beyond today’s cyber risks by building good habits into our everyday routines. Practicing those habits consistently can make life harder for cybercriminals.
November 01, 2021 — 2 min read
Summit Interview Series: ChannelPro Network’s Rich Freeman
November 01, 2021 — 2 min read
Summit Interview Series: ChannelPro Network’s Rich Freeman
During the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami in October 2021, the host of The Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel, interviewed ChannelPro Network’s Executive Editor Rich Freeman to discuss some of the key findings and conclusions resulting from the MSP-focused market research that Acronis and ChannelPro Network jointly published during the conference.
October 27, 2021 — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021
October 27, 2021 — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021
Whether you were able to join us in-person in sunny Miami Beach, you logged in virtually from home, or you’re just now catching up on all the practical insights and business-building advice you missed at the world’s premier cyber protection event, here are some of the top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami.
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 26, 2021 — 5 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day Two Highlights
October 26, 2021 — 5 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day Two Highlights
Another amazing day the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami is in the books! Whether you joined us in Miami, online, or are just getting caught up on what the world’s premier cyber protection event has to offer your MSP business – here’s a quick look back at some of the top moments and takeaways from our second day at the Acronis #CyberFit Miami 2021.
October 25, 2021 — 4 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day One Highlights
October 25, 2021 — 4 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day One Highlights
Day One of the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami is over! Whether you joined us in Miami, online, or are just getting caught up on what the world’s premier cyber protection event has to offer your MSP business – here’s a quick look back at some of the top moments and takeaways from the first day of our first stop on the Acronis #CyberFit World Tour 2021.
October 25, 2021 — 5 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021: Everything MSPs can look forward to
October 25, 2021 — 5 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021: Everything MSPs can look forward to
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour kicks off today online and in Miami, Florida gathering thousands of IT channel professionals to connect, learn, and grow their businesses together. Join us today to make sure you’re a part of these can’t-miss events and opportunities.
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 11, 2021 — 5 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami keynotes announced
October 11, 2021 — 5 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami keynotes announced
The best and brightest thought leaders in the IT channel are coming together at the upcoming Acronis #Cyberfit Summit – that includes all-star keynote addresses from Brooke Baldwin, Chris Voss, Alexis Ohanian, and two of Acronis' visionary leaders: Patrick Pulvermueller and Serg "SB" Bell. Whether you’re attending virtually or in-person in Miami, here’s a sneak peek at the keynote line-up.