--- title: Protected 365 — Complete, 7-in-1, AI-enhanced protection description: Acronis Protected 365 lets MSPs efficiently deliver backup, XDR, email & app security, archiving, posture management & awareness training into one platform. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/protected-365/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [AI-Powered](https://www.acronis.com/en/acronis-ai/) # Protected 365 — Complete, 7-in-1, AI-enhanced protection Complete Microsoft 365 protection, designed for MSPs and IT teams. Backup, security, posture management, security training and email archiving in a single, natively integrated platform. [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/trial/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [Get 1:1 demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/acronis-ultimate-365-request-demo/?utm_webteam=solution-header) Looking for help? ## Microsoft 365 Protection FAQs ### What does complete Microsoft 365 protection include? Complete Microsoft 365 protection extends beyond backup or security alone. It requires coordinated protection across data, identities, communications and configurations. Protected 365 delivers complete Microsoft 365 protection through seven natively integrated capabilities: • Backup and recovery for Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams • Email and collaboration security to stop phishing and malicious content • Security posture management to identify configuration risks • Extended Detection and Response (XDR) for threat visibility and response • Email archiving for compliance and governance • Security awareness training to reduce human risk This integrated approach ensures consistent protection across the entire Microsoft 365 environment rather than leaving gaps between separate tools. ### Why is Microsoft 365 one of the most targeted platforms for cyberattacks? Microsoft 365 environments contain high-value assets. including user identities, financial communications, intellectual property and operational data. Attackers focus on Microsoft 365 because compromising a single account can provide access to: • Email conversations and attachments • Shared files and document libraries • Collaboration channels • Business processes • Other connected cloud services Account compromise is often the starting point for ransomware, fraud and data exfiltration. ### What protection gaps exist in Microsoft 365? Microsoft provides a secure and resilient cloud infrastructure, but customers remain responsible for protecting their data and identities. Common Microsoft 365 protection gaps include: • No independent backup for reliable recovery • Limited protection against account compromise • Misconfigured security settings • Fragmented security tools • Limited visibility across workloads • Inconsistent retention policies • Lack of user security awareness Protected 365 is designed specifically to close these gaps with integrated protection across Microsoft 365 workloads. ### Why is retention not the same as backup in Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 retention policies help preserve data for compliance purposes, but they do not provide true backup protection. Retention policies depend on the original environment remaining intact and may not protect against: • Ransomware encryption • Malicious deletion • Insider activity • Account compromise • Configuration errors Backup creates independent copies of Microsoft 365 data that can be restored even if the original environment is compromised. ### How does Protected 365 close Microsoft’s shared responsibility gaps? Microsoft secures the availability of its cloud infrastructure, while organizations remain responsible for protecting their data and identities. Protected 365 closes these responsibility gaps by providing: • Independent Microsoft 365 backup and recovery • Protection against phishing and account compromise • Continuous security posture monitoring • Compliance-ready email archiving • Threat detection and response • User security awareness training Together, these capabilities deliver structured Microsoft 365 protection aligned to the shared responsibility model. ### What makes a natively integrated Microsoft 365 protection platform different? Many Microsoft 365 protection strategies rely on separate tools for backup, security and compliance. This creates: • Multiple management consoles • Inconsistent policies • Alert fragmentation • Higher costs • Operational complexity • Protection gaps Protected 365 integrates seven protection capabilities into a single platform with unified management and automation. This provides: • Consistent protection policies • Centralized visibility • Simplified administration • Faster deployment • Reduced operational overhead ### How does Protected 365 improve Microsoft 365 cyber resilience? Protected 365 improves Microsoft 365 cyber resilience by ensuring organizations can **prevent attacks, withstand incidents and recover quickly** when disruptions occur. Microsoft 365 resilience depends on protecting data, identities and communications while maintaining the ability to restore operations rapidly after incidents such as ransomware, account compromise or accidental deletion. Under Microsoft’s shared responsibility model, organizations remain responsible for this protection. Protected 365 strengthens Microsoft 365 resilience through **complete, 7-in-1 protection delivered in a single natively integrated platform**. It combines backup and recovery, email and collaboration security, security posture management, XDR, email archiving and security awareness training to provide consistent protection across Microsoft 365 environments. This integrated approach helps organizations: • **Reduce risk** by preventing phishing, ransomware and credential compromise • **Detect threats earlier** through integrated monitoring and response capabilities • **Maintain recoverable data** with independent Microsoft 365 backup and flexible recovery • **Improve security posture** by identifying configuration risks and protection gaps • **Minimize downtime** with fast, reliable recovery of emails, files and users • **Support compliance and governance** through secure archiving and retention By combining prevention, detection and recovery in one platform, Protected 365 enables organizations to maintain secure and uninterrupted Microsoft 365 operations even when incidents occur. ### Does Microsoft 365 include backup? No. Microsoft 365 provides data availability and retention capabilities, but it does not provide true independent backup. Retention policies preserve data within the original environment and depend on the platform remaining intact. They may not protect against ransomware, malicious deletion, insider activity or account compromise. Independent Microsoft 365 backup ensures organizations can restore data even if the original environment is compromised. Protected 365 provides automated backup and granular recovery for Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. ### Is Microsoft 365 secure by default? Microsoft provides strong security capabilities for its cloud infrastructure, but organizations must still configure and manage their own protection. Risks such as phishing, credential compromise, misconfigured security settings and insider activity remain common causes of Microsoft 365 breaches. Effective Microsoft 365 protection requires layered security, monitoring and recovery capabilities. Protected 365 provides integrated protection across email security, collaboration security, XDR, security posture management and backup. ### Is Office 365 the same as Microsoft 365? Office 365 was the original name for Microsoft’s cloud productivity suite. Microsoft later expanded the platform to include security, device management and collaboration capabilities and renamed it Microsoft 365. Many organizations still refer to the platform as Office 365, but the protection responsibilities remain the same. Protected 365 provides integrated protection for both Microsoft 365 and legacy Office 365 environments. Product help In case you have any difficulties, we have collected all the useful materials for this product in our [FAQ](https://kb.acronis.com/content/64830/), [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/user/Acronis/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2) and [Documentation](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/documentation/). Also you can always ask your question on our [Discussion Boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support Customers with active product maintenance or subscription are entitled to 24/7 technical support. Follow the instructions at the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/providers/general-info/) to get prompt support by phone, chat or e-mail. new ## Microsoft shared responsibility gaps Microsoft 365 provides robust services for business collaboration, yet Microsoft does not take responsibility for customer data. In fact, Microsoft recommends that users regularly back up content and data using third-party services. You share some responsibility. Yet without third-party backup, sensitive business data such as emails or shared files stored in Microsoft 365 are not protected from the most common or most serious data loss issues. ![Image 2: Microsoft shared responsibility gaps](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/f4657843f66e93b21e9804256037f6bd.png) ## Why Protected 365? Protected 365 delivers the most complete Microsoft 365 protection available. It delivers AI-enhanced protection across every major Microsoft 365 workload — integrated into a single multi tenant console. ![Image 3: Complete protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e8c2237047451811eb0040e3f1d789e8.png) ### Complete protection One platform. One vendor. One solution. Closes the full Microsoft shared responsibility gap across Exchange, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive. ![Image 4: Simple management](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7bb7216708c67c4c99995641834e2194.png) ### Simple management Simplifies Microsoft 365 protection through AI enhancement, automation and unified management. Minimizes data loss, outages and security related downtime. ![Image 5: Scalable, flexible resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/6f42ca259fa18d31b52e8952f168f83f.png) ### Scalable, flexible resilience Structured, extendable protection that adapts to your or your clients’ evolving needs, while supporting regulatory, compliance and governance needs. ## Protected 365 capabilities ### Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery Agentless, multitenant, cloud‑to‑cloud backup, designed for service provision, including unlimited, free cloud storage. AI‑assisted anomaly detection enhances protection across Microsoft 365 and 30+ other platforms. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/m365-backup/) ### Security Posture Management Deliver multitenant Microsoft 365 configuration management with AI‑driven risk detection, automated remediation and centralized monitoring, user management and reporting across all users, sites or customer tenants. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/cloud/microsoft-365-security-posture-management/) ### Email Security Stop phishing and spoofing attempts, catch advanced evasion techniques and block APTs and zero‑day attacks using AI‑powered analysis. Backed by managed email security experts who proactively handle threats, minimizing management. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/email-security/) ### Extended Detection and Response Acronis XDR provides natively integrated, highly efficient protection across Microsoft 365’s most targeted attack surfaces, with AI‑enhanced correlation and automated response workflows built for MSPs and IT teams. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/extended-detection-and-response/) ### Collaboration Security AI‑powered protection for Microsoft 365 Teams and SharePoint, defending against malware, phishing and account compromise, preventing cyber incidents before they have the chance to spread. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/m365-collaboration/) ### Email Archiving Designed for service provision and featuring fast, AI‑assisted search and rapid access, Acronis Email Archiving simplifies adherence to regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIS 2 and more. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/email-archiving/) ### Security Awareness Training Acronis Security Awareness Training (SAT), including AI‑adaptive phishing simulations, helps MSPs and IT teams keep users secure and compliant with cyber insurance requirements, using fun content that’s easy to consume. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/security-awareness-training/) ## Protected 365 supports both service providers and organizations managing Microsoft 365 environments ![Image 6: MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/546ee1f49143fe7c6dfdc324c95dba9b.png) ### MSPs Support clients’ M365 scalably and profitably. Replace multiple tools with a single Microsoft 365 protection platform. Protected 365 helps MSPs: * Deliver complete Microsoft 365 protection * Increase profitability * Reduce tool sprawl * Revolutionize technician efficiency * Expand service offerings [Explore MSP Solutions](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/) ![Image 7: IT & Security Teams](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1baa0c27008d16f71d983c95601f54c4.png) ### IT & Security Teams Close Microsoft 365 protection gaps. Protect Microsoft 365 users, identities and data with integrated protection. Protected 365 helps IT teams: * Improve Microsoft 365 security * Protect data and identities * Reduce operational complexity * Support compliance * Recover quickly [Talk to an Expert](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/acronis-ultimate-365-request-demo/) ![Image 8: Business Owners](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a198a7889f0e64dfa31d25f2a7900d91.png) ### Business Owners Reduce risk and downtime. Protect Microsoft 365 users, communications and data with automated protection that delivers true resilience with simple management. Protected 365 helps organizations: * Reduce cyber risk * Maximize productivity * Prevent data loss * Support compliance * Minimize downtime [Talk to an Expert](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/acronis-ultimate-365-request-demo/) Acronis Protected 365 ## The most complete, 7-in-1, AI-enhanced protection for Microsoft 365 [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/trial/?utm_webteam=solution-slice) [Get 1:1 demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/acronis-ultimate-365-request-demo/?utm_webteam=solution-slice) ## Learn how Acronis helps customers and partners reach their goals [![Image 9: We’re not just a sports organization. We’re also a retail operation and an event venue that needs secure access control and protected video and security systems.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/fe1f6172271870d18afe42d131472012.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-washington-nationals-and-m3-technology-consultants-teamup-to-secure-microsoft-365-data/) Case study ### [The Washington Nationals and M3 Technology Consultants #TeamUp to secure Microsoft 365 data](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-washington-nationals-and-m3-technology-consultants-teamup-to-secure-microsoft-365-data/) ”We’re not just a sports organization. We’re also a retail operation and an event venue that needs secure access control and protected video and security systems.” Jason Zachariah, CTO, Washington Nationals [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-washington-nationals-and-m3-technology-consultants-teamup-to-secure-microsoft-365-data/) [![Image 10: Amorepacific boosts Microsoft 365 data protection with Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/32b20f00de05791d9fe16136076db1a8.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/amorepacific-boosts-microsoft-365-data-protection-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) Case study ### [Amorepacific boosts Microsoft 365 data protection with Acronis Cyber Platform](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/amorepacific-boosts-microsoft-365-data-protection-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) “Acronis helped us build a data protection framework optimized for our global Microsoft 365 environment. With automated policies, intuitive management and faster recovery support, our team has significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced risk across the organization.” System Architecture Team, Amorepacific [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/amorepacific-boosts-microsoft-365-data-protection-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) [![Image 11: The Portland Timbers and Covenant Technology Solutions #TeamUp to harden Microsoft 365 environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5f2d8251a80bc2afb00ba3be3ab840b7.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-portland-timbers-and-covenant-technology-solutions-teamup-to-harden-microsoft-365-environments/) Case study ### [The Portland Timbers and Covenant Technology Solutions #TeamUp to harden Microsoft 365 environments](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-portland-timbers-and-covenant-technology-solutions-teamup-to-harden-microsoft-365-environments/) “This partnership has really enabled us to focus on our core projects around the stadium and with the team. We have a system in place that allows us to maintain data protection with very little effort on our part.” Robert Rice, VP of Technology, Portland Timbers [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-portland-timbers-and-covenant-technology-solutions-teamup-to-harden-microsoft-365-environments/) [![Image 12: Calgary-based MSP simplifies Microsoft 365 protection and improves technician efficiency with Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/81442c7a0d7946a2a09fd44e258a387f.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/403tech-consolidates-their-vendor-list-from-five-to-one-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) Case study ### [Calgary-based MSP simplifies Microsoft 365 protection and improves technician efficiency with Acronis](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/403tech-consolidates-their-vendor-list-from-five-to-one-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) “Across 80+ clients, we were able to fully deploy Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) in an afternoon. Having one intuitive, reliable platform gives our team more time to support clients — and less time chasing down tools.” Scott Gallupe, President, 403Tech [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/403tech-consolidates-their-vendor-list-from-five-to-one-with-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) [![Image 13: KT Connections protects a combined 6,800 inboxes and Microsoft 365 seats with Acronis Email Security](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/bd494e7cef2d5e3901c870bbbd13a5e9.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/kt-connections-protects-a-combined-6-800-inboxes-and-microsoft-365-seats-with-acronis-advanced-email-security/) Case study ### [KT Connections protects a combined 6,800 inboxes and Microsoft 365 seats with Acronis Email Security](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/kt-connections-protects-a-combined-6-800-inboxes-and-microsoft-365-seats-with-acronis-advanced-email-security/) “Since our partnership began, I can testify the Acronis team members strive to help partners succeed in the marketplace, and that’s why Acronis is one of our top three vendors.” Rodd Ahrenstorff, Partner, KT Connections [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/kt-connections-protects-a-combined-6-800-inboxes-and-microsoft-365-seats-with-acronis-advanced-email-security/) ## Insights & Trends – Discover the Latest Ransomware Developments ![Image 14: The ultimate guide to Microsoft 365 productivity for MSPs: 2026 edition](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a0ddd52a1c1d072211d70dd3905153e0.png) eBooks ### The ultimate guide to Microsoft 365 productivity for MSPs: 2026 edition Read this eBook to learn how MSPs can use AI and automation to transform Microsoft 365 from a high-effort workload into a strategic advantage. [Read now](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/the-ultimate-guide-to-microsoft-365-productivity-for-msps-2026-edition/) ![Image 15: How MSPs can boost productivity with AI and unified Microsoft 365 management](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a75e766cce3af116f5d2fcf79fc93d1a.png) Infographics ### How MSPs can boost productivity with AI and unified Microsoft 365 management This infographic shows how MSPs can transform Microsoft 365 service delivery with a natively integrated platform and AI automation. [Read now](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/how-msps-can-boost-productivity-with-ai-and-unified-microsoft-365-management/) ![Image 16: DCIG places Acronis in top five backup solutions for Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/624c85a00c55a1bcce6c3aa10d1e7619.png) Analyst Reports ### DCIG places Acronis in top five backup solutions for Microsoft 365 Download the report from DCIG to discover the powerful features of Acronis. [Read now](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/dcig-places-acronis-in-top-five-backup-solutions-for-m365/)