--- title: Acronis Blog description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/m365-security-protection/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-13 --- # Acronis Blog [TRU Security → Updates from Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/) [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) M365 Security & Protection # All stories in M365 Security & Protection [![Image 1: Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2467c28c0278609eb3560cb2a8a4d53.png) 05 October 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure Acronis Cyber Protect v17 Q3 2026 expands integrated cyber protection with new capabilities that strengthen security awareness, improve backup operations and extend protection across more virtual environments. The result is stronger cyber resilience, simplified operations and broader protection delivered through a single platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-v17-improving-cyber-resilience-across-people-data-and-infrastructure/) [30 September 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 2: Microsoft AI Security for SMBs: Purview Coverage Explained](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/26d37ae6d05d5d57f26427da530711de.png) Microsoft AI Security for SMBs: Purview Coverage Explained See what Microsoft Purview covers for AI security, where additional controls may help, and how Acronis GenAI Protection supports SMBs and MSPs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-ai-security-for-small-teams/) [16 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 3: How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/800d83997d7ce5e9aab0800ab42eb179.png) How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis At Barrow AFC, a club with deep roots in English football and a growing commercial operation, outdated and fragmented IT systems were beginning to hold the organisation back. That changed when the club partnered with managed service provider (MSP) commited and adopted Acronis cyber protection solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-barrow-afc-modernised-matchday-it-with-commited-and-acronis/) [14 July 2026 — 8 min read ![Image 4: Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d7d47248b5ee57e298ba7d8191419c5c.png) Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026 Deliver HIPAA-compliant managed IT services for health care clients. Acronis Cyber Platform unifies backup, EDR, and RMM in one agent. Start a free trial.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/managed-it-services-healthcare-msps/) [07 June 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 5: How MSPs can protect Australian businesses from payment diversion fraud](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/07ff3cfde79eee63975990ba7ca8e356.png) How MSPs can protect Australian businesses from payment diversion fraud According to Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre, Australians lost A$166.8 million to payment redirection scams in 2025, up nearly 10% compared to 2024. With Australian businesses struggling to deal with the threat of payment diversion fraud, managed service providers (MSPs) have an opportunity to expand services and drive revenue by offering protection against attacks.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-rise-of-business-email-compromise-how-msps-can-protect-australian-businesses-from-payment-diversion-fraud/) [05 May 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 6: Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close now](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/40163ab6b925fbbfefcaa1728d1e3088.png) Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close now Acronis Security Posture Management delivers multitenant Microsoft 365 configuration management with AI-driven risk detection, automated remediation and centralized monitoring, user management and reporting across all customers.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-365-posture-gaps-are-attack-paths-msps-need-to-close-now/) [16 April 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 7: Is your Microsoft 365 data retention strategy keeping up with AI-driven growth?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Is your Microsoft 365 data retention strategy keeping up with AI-driven growth? The bottom line is this: Without a strong Microsoft 365 backup strategy, organizations of all kinds risk losing control over their data and exposing themselves to regulatory and operational risk.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/is-your-microsoft-365-data-retention-strategy-keeping-up-with-ai-driven-growth/) [06 March 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 8: What is email threat prevention? A complete guide in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/063d895e474bdb5be78212ff766f35b9.png) What is email threat prevention? A complete guide in 2026 Learn how email threat prevention blocks phishing, malware, BEC and zero-day attacks using AI, sandboxing, URL scanning and DMARC-based authentication.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-is-email-threat-prevention-a-complete-guide-in-2026/) [20 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 9: How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How MSPs can close the Microsoft 365 security gaps that slow them down Most clients of managed service providers (MSPs) assume Microsoft protects everything in their Microsoft 365 environments. They don't understand the shared responsibility model, and that misunderstanding creates both risk and operational burden for MSPs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-can-close-the-microsoft-365-security-gaps-that-slow-them-down/) [06 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 10: How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation Unfortunately, protecting Microsoft 365 isn't easy. Microsoft's own level of protection is limited by design, and MSPs often have to cobble together a collection of unintegrated tools to keep Microsoft 365 data safe for clients. Technicians end up stretched thin as tickets pile up. Ultimately, profit margins suffer. The bottom line is that managing Microsoft 365 can be a major challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-can-solve-their-microsoft-365-productivity-crisis-with-ai-and-automation/) [05 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 11: Delivering Microsoft 365 management security and protection profitably](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/23c106607ae87006253a2861da2912ce.png) Delivering Microsoft 365 management security and protection profitably Learn how MSPs can simplify Microsoft 365 management, reduce tool sprawl, strengthen security, and increase margins using Acronis Ultimate 365’s unified protection platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/delivering-microsoft-365-management-security-and-protection-profitably/) [31 December 2025 — 5 min read ![Image 12: Don’t overlook Teams: Protecting all your Microsoft 365 data](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9d03360a6f4a204769810783d50d7c9a.png) Don’t overlook Teams: Protecting all your Microsoft 365 data Microsoft Teams stores critical business data, but native retention isn’t backup. Learn why Teams needs dedicated backup and how Acronis protects all Microsoft 365 workloads.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dont-overlook-teams-protecting-all-your-microsoft-365-data/) [10 December 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 13: Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7f3cdc29908df2c66a7d48b955ded109.png) Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support Maximizing data protection has become more critical than ever for businesses, and securing common attack vectors like email is essential — which means MSPs need a third-party Microsoft 365 backup solution they can rely on. Here’s everything MSPs need to know about how to use third-party backup services for better client support and security.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/maximizing-data-protection-for-microsoft-365-why-msps-need-third-party-backup-support/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/m365-security-protection/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/m365-security-protection/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/m365-security-protection/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/m365-security-protection/page/4/)