--- title: Protected Server, powered by AI description: The Acronis Protected Server solution delivers complete cyber protection for servers and VMs on a single, natively integrated, AI-powered platform. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/protected-server/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Protected Server, powered by AI With AI-enhanced protection, unified backup and disaster recovery, and integrated security controls, the Acronis Protected Server solution helps you operate confidently through any incident with rapid failover for critical systems and fast, clean recovery from immutable backups. With AI-enhanced protection, unified backup and disaster recovery, and integrated security controls, Acronis helps you operate confidently through any incident with rapid failover for critical systems and fast, clean recovery from immutable backups. [Talk to our team](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/cyber-resilience-contact-us/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [Explore the eBook](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/boost-msp-productivity-with-unified-cyber-resilience/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [Read the whitepaper](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/beyond-cybersecurity-a-practical-blueprint-for-cyber-resilience/?utm_webteam=solution-header) ## Frequently asked questions ### Cyber resilience vs cybersecurity: What is the difference? Cyber resilience goes beyond traditional cybersecurity by focusing not only on preventing attacks, but also on withstanding them, recovering quickly and adapting to future threats. It’s a more holistic approach that includes backup, disaster recovery, threat detection and business continuity. ### Why do businesses struggle with cyber resilience despite strong cybersecurity tools? Point tools reduce specific risks but create gaps, silos and manual work. Resilience fails when response playbooks, backups and disaster recovery are not unified with detection and protection. Clear RTO and RPO targets, tested recovery and consistent policies are required to reach cybersecurity resilience at scale. ### What are the most common consequences of poor cyber resilience? Unplanned downtime, data loss and missed SLAs lead to revenue impact and churn. Investigations and regulatory findings can add fines and legal exposure. Weak posture can also reduce eligibility for cyber insurance solutions. ### How can businesses identify gaps in their cyber resilience strategy? Start with a structured assessment using frameworks like NIST or reach out to us to learn more about the Acronis’ Cyber Resilience Maturity Model. These tools assist in evaluating your ability to anticipate threats, withstand attacks, recover operations and adapt defences over time. ### How can Acronis help businesses build stronger cyber resilience? Acronis offers an integrated platform that combines backup, disaster recovery, endpoint protection and cyber threat intelligence. It enables businesses to close resilience gaps across all four stages: anticipate, withstand, recover and adapt. ## Cybersecurity is not enough Cybersecurity focuses on preventing attacks, but ensuring your business can continue to operate even when incidents occur requires resilience. “Cyber resilience is the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover and adapt to adverse conditions, stresses, attacks, or compromises on systems.” **NIST definition of cyber resilience** ## How fast can your business bounce back? When an attack succeeds, every minute of downtime increases the risk to revenue, data and compliance. Clear RTO and RPO goals, tested recovery plans and clean restore points are essential to containing disruption. ![Image 2: How fast can your business bounce back?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/27740b34661eb06f3f1f7d5f6d3734d9.png) The Acronis Protected Server solution combines AI-based ransomware defence, rapid disaster recovery failover and AI-validated backups to restore operations quickly and with confidence. Behavior-based detection stops encryption attempts in real time and automatically reverses malicious changes when possible, while disaster recovery orchestration ensures critical systems are brought online fast. The result is recovery time measured in minutes, not days. ## What happens when cyber resilience is only an afterthought? * Managed service providers * Businesses ### Managed service providers * Lost recurring revenue when clients suffer downtime and switch providers. * Operational chaos from managing breaches with disparate tools. * Increased liability exposure if clients are found non-compliant. * Rising insurance costs or denied coverage for both you and your clients. ![Image 3: Businesses](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b8b78f692a0afc6f536acc9844b56240.png) ### Businesses * Loss of business continuity, operational chaos and mounting recovery costs. * Reputational damage after a cyber incident. * Shared legal liability if compliance gaps are exposed. * Denied cyber insurance claims, leaving the business financially vulnerable. ![Image 4: Businesses](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b8b78f692a0afc6f536acc9844b56240.png) ## From protection to recovery: Complete cyber protection in one platform Acronis delivers complete cyber protection for servers and VMs on a single, natively integrated, AI-powered platform. With the proactive cybersecurity needed to anticipate and withstand attacks and the business continuity to recover and adapt when incidents occur, the Protected Server solution covers the full incident lifecycle to help you achieve true cyber resilience. ![Image 5: From protection to recovery: Complete cyber protection in one platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/455b3f26c0173dd4401255d12227a416.png) ## One platform. One agent. One solution. End-to-end coverage across all key control areas [Get 1:1 demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/demo/) ### Anticipate * Device discovery * Data protection map * Asset inventory * Vulnerability assessment * Patch management ### Withstand * Real-time threat detection * Endpoint detection and response (EDR) * Extended detection and response (XDR) * AI-based ransomware defence * Rapid containment of active threats ### Recover * Secure and automated data recovery * Cloud disaster recovery (CDR) * Immutable backups * Hypervisor mobility * AI-assisted backup validation ### Adapt * Remote monitoring and management (RMM) * Security Awareness Training (SAT) * AI-guided incident summaries * Advisory incident response templates ## Why businesses choose Acronis for server protection * Managed service providers * Businesses ### Managed service providers * **Accelerated recurring revenue:** Expands service portfolio with high-margin cyber resilience offerings. * **Streamlined operations:** Reduces tool sprawl and operational costs with a single platform, console and agent. * **Strategic differentiation:** Positions the MSP as a leading cyber resilience expert in a commoditized market. * **A simple and profitable licensing model:** Maximizes margins with solution-based pricing that scales with your services and customer growth. ![Image 6: Businesses](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/db1741158d87a130eb6396da5a91cbc6.png) ### Businesses * **Ensure business continuity:** Delivers rapid, malware-free recovery that minimizes financial losses. * **Compliance and auditability:** Supports compliance efforts with built-in reporting and strong data protection capabilities. * **Cyber insurance eligibility:** Provides proof of strong security posture to secure coverage and lower premiums. * **Customer and partner trust:** Demonstrates a serious commitment to protection, strengthening stakeholder confidence. ![Image 7: Businesses](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/db1741158d87a130eb6396da5a91cbc6.png) ## Solutions- and services-based licensing and value for MSPs ### Server backup + DR * Backup (WL) * Disaster recovery * 3TB backup storage ### VM backup + DR * Backup (WL) * Disaster recovery * 2TB backup storage ### Endpoint security + RMM * EDR and XDR, including next-generation antivirus * Natively integrated, secure and AI-powered RMM ### Ultimate protection * Server backup **or** VM backup + DR package * **Plus** Advanced backup * **Plus** Data loss prevention (DLP) ### Build your own Create your own package with services-based licensing ## Resources * [Analyst Reports Drive cyber resilience and business continuity with an integrated backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security platform](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/infotech-report-drive-cyber-resilience-and-business-continuity/) * [Analyst Reports Global technology market analyst firm Canalys has named Acronis a Champion in the Canalys Managed BDR Leadership Matrix 2025](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/canalys-managed-bdr-leadership-matrix/) * [Whitepapers A 12-step cyber resilience plan for business: Integrate defence and recovery to minimize downtime and data loss](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/12-step-cyber-resilience-plan-for-business/) [All resources](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/) ## Want to learn more? Read the latest news and articles on our blog. [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) ![Image 8: stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/9600f3eea83b8f4e168ea6c1409c8c26.png) [stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/stc-bahrain-and-acronis-partner-to-bring-endpoint-security-to-businesses/) We are proud to announce a strategic partnership with stc Bahrain, expanding access to advanced cybersecurity services for businesses across Bahrain. **26 October 2026**3 min read ![Image 9: Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/4583b18850c821d2fee297544f71803f.png) [Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/critical-php2shell-vulnerabilities-what-you-need-to-know/) Learn what the critical php2shell vulnerabilities mean, how Acronis is responding and the steps to patch PHP servers and check for compromise. **22 October 2026**3 min read ![Image 10: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/1e0e5c2a4d7ac8dcb164b4b2a9706b82.png) [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-is-now-acronis-cyber-platform/) Service providers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, whereas corporate customers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect. To simplify partner, customer and user experience, Acronis offerings for both service providers and end-customers are renamed to Acronis Cyber Platform. **21 October 2026**3 min read