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August 20, 2025

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# Microsoft Defender AV with Acronis EDR

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### Fill critical gaps in Defender with AI-guided detection, automated response and multitenant visibility

Discover how Acronis EDR strengthens Microsoft Defender with AI-guided detection, centralized visibility and automated response — purpose-built for service providers. This solution brief explains how MSPs can close Microsoft Defender’s protection gaps, scale security services without added complexity, and deliver enterprise-grade protection at SMB-friendly costs.

**Key takeaways**:

*   Fill critical gaps left by Microsoft Defender (visibility, response, automation).

*   Automate isolation, rollback, recovery and patching.

*   Build profitable MDR services without replacing Microsoft Defender.

*   Align with the NIST cybersecurity framework for full-spectrum resilience.

*   Gain multitenant management and centralized visibility across clients.

Download the solution brief to explore use cases such as ransomware defense, zero-day protection, APT detection and integrated recovery — all without “rip and replace.”

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