Is Acronis Cyber Protect any good?

Acronis Cyber Protect is a comprehensive cyber protection solution that combines backup and data protection features with advanced cybersecurity capabilities. It's designed to provide businesses with a single solution that protects different types of workloads from a wide range of cyber threats. Thanks to this comprehensive approach which delivers complete protection from a single platform, it has been considered the go to all in one solution for all types of businesses. Acronis Cyber Protect is a great protection software offering both antivirus and backup features.

How many licenses do I need for my environment?

A license is required for every machine or physical host that you want to backup. In the case when the product is used on a cluster, each node of the cluster must be licensed.

What is the difference between Standard and Advanced editions?

Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced offers a number of advanced features and benefits in comparison with the Standard Edition, such as centralized management of backup plans, backup to tapes, SAN storage snapshots, Acronis Notary, Acronis ASign and other. In case of agent installation inside VM and agent-based backup, the following rules apply: Advanced license is required under the following hypervisors: XenServer, KVM, RHV, Oracle VM Server Standard license can be used under VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtuozzo. Please refer to this article for the full comparative table of the options.

What is the difference between on-premises and cloud deployment?

Cloud deployment means that the management server is located in one of the Acronis data centers. The benefit of this approach is that you do not need to maintain the management server in your local network. This type of deployment is available only for subscription licenses and at the moment does not include some features of the Advanced edition. This type of deployment is recommended if you have a Mac-only environment or a single Mac to back up (since Management Server cannot be installed on a Mac). On-premises deployment means that all of the product components are installed in your local network. You have to use this method if your machines are not connected to the Internet. You can find more detailed information here .

What is Acronis Cloud Storage and how is it licensed?

Acronis Cloud Storage is a storage option that saves backups to safe and secure Acronis Data Centers . Acronis Cloud Storage licenses are subscription-based and depend on the storage capacity levels. You can save backups from an unlimited number of machines and any type of platform to cloud storage, including mobile device backups. The quota is shared among all the devices registered in the account*. (!) Note that in order to use Acronis Cloud Storage you need at least one Acronis Cyber Protect license. *Does not apply to the free cloud storage. The free cloud storage available with a subscription license is valid only for the licensed workload and cannot be shared across other workloads.

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Complete data protection with integrated security and management

Boost team productivity with natively integrated cyber protection controls in a single platform, policy and agent

Backup

Cyber resilient backup for physical, virtual, cloud, and mobile environments. Tailor to your infrastructure and compliance needs with multiple storage options and flexible backup configurations. With natively integrated endpoint security and rapid, verified recovery, Acronis keeps your data safe and your workforce productive without interruption.

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Security

Delivering comprehensive defense against evolving cyber threats. It proactively safeguards your data and systems by integrating advanced anti-malware, robust ransomware protection, using AI, and secure URL filtering to detect and neutralize malicious activity. This ensures continuous protection and data integrity for different kinds of important data.

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Disaster Recovery

Enabling swift recovery from breaches and outages by facilitating seamless failover to secure cloud replicas of applications and data. Ensuring critical operations can resume quickly. Before restoring to your primary site, cloud replicas are scanned for vulnerabilities and malware, ensuring a safe and clean recovery process and business continuity.

Features include:
Instant failback to VM
Automated recovery across workloads
Failover to safe restore points
Faster RTOs with runbooks

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Endpoint Management

Streamlining IT operations through integrated endpoint management. A single agent and unified console provide tools for asset discovery, vulnerability patching, remote monitoring, and automated task execution via scripts. Empowering IT teams to efficiently manage and secure endpoints, optimizing performance and reducing operational complexity.

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Email Archiving

Secure and searchable SaaS email archiving for Microsoft 365, designed to maintain compliance and simplify e-discovery for all email communications. Providing powerful search capabilities and rapid access to archived data, aiding adherence to regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIS2.

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Unmatched performance & reliability

100%

malware detection rate with zero false positives in independent tests.

faster recovery, all delivered with the ease of a single click

50%

of faster onboarding of new tech employees

Tailored protection: From small businesses, to Enterprise, IT to OT

Acronis Cyber Protect offers secure backup and cybersecurity for SMB’s, Enterprises, and OT. Explore how our solutions meet those unique needs

Small business

Often frustrated by the effort and cost of managing disparate security and backup solutions.

How Acronis Cyber Protect helps:
Provides a unique integration of backup, recovery, anti-malware, and remote endpoint monitoring/management into a single, cost-effective, and efficient solution. Simplifies protection with one agent, one interface, and one license, reducing TCO and providing comprehensive, streamlined protection.

Enterprise

Managing fragmented IT estates across numerous disparate locations, facing complex cyberthreats, and needing global visibility with local autonomy.

How Acronis Cyber Protect helps:
Delivers the most secure backup and fastest recovery for multi-site, multi-generational environments. Enables global, centralized management of data protection, empowers users for one-click recovery, dramatically reduces TCO with broad OS support, and allows mastering data sovereignty.

Operational Technology

Industries with high downtime costs, requiring very fast recovery of special-purpose industrial equipment (OT, ICS) or remote computers without direct IT intervention.

How Acronis Cyber Protect helps:
Rapidly restores any computer regardless of age or function with push-button simplicity, minimizing costly downtime. Ensures local recovery of industrial equipment and self-service recovery for remote sites, including proven compatibility with major OT/ICS vendors.

Drive business resilience and efficiency

47%

ROI with payback in under six months

$250k

per hour in downtime costs avoided

40%

faster recovery to minimize downtime

Navigate regulatory complexities with confidence

Acronis Cyber Protect helps you meet stringent data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, ensuring peace of mind and simplified adherence to global and regional standards

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Acronis Cyber Protect for cloud and private, and hybrid cloud deployments

Acronis Cyber Protect offers tailored solutions to fit diverse operational requirements, all managed efficiently through its cloud console

Small and medium businesses
Get all-in-one protection designed for simplicity and efficiency, securing your entire IT environment without complexity.
Microsoft 365 Backup and Archiving
Ensure uninterrupted access and compliance for Microsoft 365 data with dedicated backup and long-term archiving capabilities.
Endpoint Detection and Response
Proactively identify, investigate, and respond to advanced threats across all endpoints, enhancing security posture.
Cloud Disaster Recovery
Achieve rapid business continuity with automated failover and recovery in the cloud, minimizing downtime during critical incidents.

Acronis Cyber Protect Local enables deployment of a dedicated management server on premises with local-only or hybrid cloud storage for complete control, rigid data sovereignty, and environments with no or low internet connectivity

Sovereign Private Cloud
Meet regulatory compliance by protecting data and infrastructure within your dedicated datacenter, and secure workspaces.
Air-gapped Operational Technology
Protect critical data and always-on infrastructure in air-gapped onshore and offshore production facilities.
Enterprise Edge
Enable secure, self-service backup & one-click recovery for remote worker & branch office continuity & productivity.

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Supported systems

SaaS apps
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Workstation / Mobile
- Windows (XP and later, exc. Vista)
- macOS (10.9 and later)
- Android (7.0 and alter)
- IOS (12.0 and later)
Server
- Windows
- Linux
VM and Cloud
- VMware vSphere
- Hyper-V
- Nutanix
- Azure VM
- Proxmox
- Citrix Hypervisor
- Linux
- Scale Computing Hypercore
- Red Hat (RHEV, RHV, oVirt)
- Oracle LVM
- Virtuozzo (Infrastructure Platform, Hybrid Server, Hybrid Infrastructure)

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Licensing & Editions

Acronis Cyber Protect is available with subscription-based licenses and in three editions - Standard, Advanced and Backup Advanced

All editions of Acronis Cyber Protect are licensed by the number of protected workloads and their type (workstation, server, and virtual host). Licenses are applied per workload. The subscription-based license also includes a free amount of Acronis-hosted cloud storage (50-250GBs), depending on the protected workload.

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Acronis Cyber Protect Standard
Provides complete data protection and cybersecurity for SMBs.
Recommended for M365 Backup
Acronis Cyber Protect Backup Advanced
Provides advanced data protection for large IT environments.
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Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced
Provides advanced data protection and cybersecurity for large IT environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I back up data to public clouds or local storage instead of the Acronis Cloud?
Yes. Acronis Cyber Protect is designed to give you full flexibility over where your backups are stored. You can back up data to Acronis Cloud, to your own local or network-attached storage, or to public and S3-compatible cloud storage such as Amazon S3 and other supported providers. This enables you to follow your preferred data residency, compliance and cost requirements without being locked into a single storage option.
How resource intensive is the Cyber Protect agent, and can I install only the features I need?
Acronis Cyber Protect is built to minimize impact on system performance. Backup operations run with low priority, and resource usage is optimized to avoid disruption to production workloads.
The agent uses a modular, dynamic architecture: only the components required by your selected protection plan are installed. If security features such as anti-malware or URL filtering are not enabled, they are not installed. This ensures a lightweight deployment that matches your specific needs.
Can I use Cyber Protect solely for backup without the anti‑malware or EDR features?
Yes. Acronis Cyber Protect can be deployed as a backup-only solution. Security components are optional and are activated only when included in your protection plan. If you choose to use Cyber Protect purely for backup and recovery, security modules are not installed or can be removed automatically. This enables you to use Acronis alongside existing security tools or as a dedicated backup solution.
How does Acronis’ licensing and pricing work for different workloads (e.g., workstations, servers, virtual hosts and Microsoft 365 seats)?
Licensing is workload based, with one license required per protected machine, host, or service (such as Microsoft 365). Acronis Cyber Protect is available in multiple editions, enabling you to choose the level of functionality that fits your environment.
Cloud storage, disaster recovery and certain advanced services are licensed separately, enabling you to pay only for what you use. Pricing varies by region, workload type and deployment model, so we recommend contacting Acronis or an authorized partner for a tailored quote.
Does Cyber Protect automatically detect and back up new virtual machines on a hypervisor?
Acronis Cyber Protect supports agent-based and agentless protection for virtualized environments and simplifies backup management across hypervisors. While existing virtual machines can be protected automatically, newly created VMs typically need to be assigned to a protection plan or included through policy configuration. This approach ensures administrators maintain full control over which workloads are protected and how.
How reliable are backups and restores, and what tools does Acronis provide to validate backups?
Acronis Cyber Protect includes multiple technologies to ensure backup reliability and recoverability. These include backup validation using checksum, AI-assisted post-boot screenshot or heartbeat check, as well as off-host data processing, and multidestination backup support.
In addition, Acronis offers backup scanning for malware, enabling backups to be checked for threats while stored in the Acronis Cloud. This helps ensure that recovery points are clean and safe to restore, reducing the risk of reinfection during recovery operations.
What integrations and compatibility options are available (e.g., with Bitdefender, Wasabi, Microsoft 365, VMware, etc.), and how do I avoid conflicts?
Acronis Cyber Protect supports a wide range of operating systems, applications and platforms, including physical machines, virtual environments and cloud workloads. It provides tested and certified integrations with popular cloud storage providers and virtualization platforms. Microsoft 365 security features are designed to work alongside third-party solutions. Acronis also provides open APIs to help organizations manage backup, recovery and security within their existing IT environment.

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Get your business cyber resilient with secure backup

Natively integrated with AI-powered Endpoint security and Management

Complete data protection with integrated security and management

Backup

Security

Disaster Recovery

Endpoint Management

Email Archiving

Unmatched performance & reliability

Tailored protection: From small businesses, to Enterprise, IT to OT

Small business

Enterprise

Operational Technology

Drive business resilience and efficiency

Navigate regulatory complexities with confidence

Acronis Cyber Protect for cloud and private, and hybrid cloud deployments

Small and medium businesses

Microsoft 365 Backup and Archiving

Endpoint Detection and Response

Cloud Disaster Recovery

Sovereign Private Cloud

Air-gapped Operational Technology

Enterprise Edge

Supported systems

Licensing & Editions

Find the right way to buy Cyber Protect

Discover the power of Acronis Cyber Protect through a variety of demo options designed to fit your needs

Can I back up data to public clouds or local storage instead of the Acronis Cloud?

How resource intensive is the Cyber Protect agent, and can I install only the features I need?

Can I use Cyber Protect solely for backup without the anti‑malware or EDR features?

How does Acronis’ licensing and pricing work for different workloads (e.g., workstations, servers, virtual hosts and Microsoft 365 seats)?

Does Cyber Protect automatically detect and back up new virtual machines on a hypervisor?

How reliable are backups and restores, and what tools does Acronis provide to validate backups?

What integrations and compatibility options are available (e.g., with Bitdefender, Wasabi, Microsoft 365, VMware, etc.), and how do I avoid conflicts?

Natively integrated with AI-powered Endpoint security and Management