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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.
March 27, 2026 — 9 min read
What is a zero-day attack and how can you defend against one?
March 27, 2026 — 9 min read
What is a zero-day attack and how can you defend against one?
A zero-day attack exploits a software vulnerability unknown to the vendor. Learn how zero-day exploits work, recent examples, and how to protect your organization.
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
MSP cybersecurity: how to choose a managed service provider that takes security seriously
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
MSP cybersecurity: how to choose a managed service provider that takes security seriously
Learn what MSP cybersecurity services protect your business, how MSPs and MSSPs differ, and key questions to ask when evaluating vendors.
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
Antivirus vs. EDR: understanding the difference in endpoint protection
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
Antivirus vs. EDR: understanding the difference in endpoint protection
Compare antivirus vs. EDR — understand how endpoint detection and response closes the gaps traditional antivirus cannot, and why modern MSPs need both.
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
How to protect yourself from ransomware
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
How to protect yourself from ransomware
Ransomware attacks are rising. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and the proven steps you can take to protect your data and devices.
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
VMware licensing changes in 2026: What cloud providers must know
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
VMware licensing changes in 2026: What cloud providers must know
VMware licensing changes in 2026 are driving higher costs and complexity. Learn what’s changed and how cloud providers can adapt their infrastructure strategy.
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
How SMB1001 shapes cybersecurity in Australian education: A guide for MSPs
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
How SMB1001 shapes cybersecurity in Australian education: A guide for MSPs
The SMB1001 cybersecurity framework provides an immediate opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) in the Australian education sector.
March 26, 2026 — 2 min read
Acronis partner ACE Business secures PSG to expand cybersecurity access for Singapore SMEs
March 26, 2026 — 2 min read
Acronis partner ACE Business secures PSG to expand cybersecurity access for Singapore SMEs
Acronis partner ACE Business Pte Ltd has been approved as a vendor under Singapore’s Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), which enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt its cybersecurity solutions with government support.
March 25, 2026 — 8 min read
What is spear phishing? How targeted email attacks work — and how to stop them
March 25, 2026 — 8 min read
What is spear phishing? How targeted email attacks work — and how to stop them
Spear phishing is a targeted social engineering attack using personalized emails to steal credentials or money. Learn how it works, why it’s so effective, and how to defend against it.
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
How MSPs Can Reduce EDR False Positives and Reclaim Profit Margins
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
How MSPs Can Reduce EDR False Positives and Reclaim Profit Margins
EDR false positives drain MSP margins. Learn how platform consolidation, AI triage, and multi-tenant policy tuning reduce alert fatigue and restore scalability.
March 25, 2026 — 8 min read
What Is an MSP in 2026? Why "Basic IT" is a $4.88M Liability
March 25, 2026 — 8 min read
What Is an MSP in 2026? Why "Basic IT" is a $4.88M Liability
Learn what a managed service provider (MSP) is, what services they deliver, and why MSP security is now a core requirement — not an add-on. Covers pricing, certifications, and how to evaluate providers in 2026.
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
The $1.4 trillion problem: How unplanned OT downtime is silently draining industrial profits
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
The $1.4 trillion problem: How unplanned OT downtime is silently draining industrial profits
Unplanned OT downtime costs the world's largest companies $1.4 trillion annually. Learn how to calculate your facility's true downtime cost, reduce MTTR, and meet NIS2 and IEC 62443 compliance requirements.
March 20, 2026 — 12 min read
How to protect sensitive data: A practical guide for individuals
March 20, 2026 — 12 min read
How to protect sensitive data: A practical guide for individuals
Acronis True Image is a personal backup and cybersecurity software designed to help individuals protect sensitive data through encrypted backups, ransomware protection, and reliable recovery options. Instead of manually copying files or relying solely on cloud folders, you can automate secure backups of your entire system or selected files. For U.S. customers with Advanced or Premium subscriptions, it also includes Identity P