--- title: Cyber protection for small businesses description: Protect your small business with secure backup, proactive ransomware defense and simplified IT management in one platform. Start a free trial. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/small-business/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-29 --- # Cyber protection for small businesses Back up critical data, stop ransomware and recover quickly without adding complexity for busy teams. [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/purchasing/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/trial/?utm_webteam=solution-header) FAQ ## Choosing the best product for your needs ### Choosing the best product for your needs **How can I purchase Acronis Cyber Protect?** Acronis Cyber Protect, Acronis Cloud Storage, and Disaster Recovery can be purchased directly via our online store. If you prefer to speak with a sales representative, please [visit our contact sales page](https://www.acronis.com/en/contact-sales/). **How is Acronis priced for a small business? Is it per user or per device?** Acronis offers transparent and predictable pricing for small businesses starting at $85 a year per device, enabling you to choose what best fits your budget and operational needs. **What is included in the free trial?** The free trial backup software for Acronis Cyber Protect gives you the opportunity to experience the full features of the platform, including secure backup, proactive cybersecurity, and simplified IT management, enabling you to assess its value for your small business without commitment. [Click here to start your free trial](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/trial/). **What is the difference between Acronis Cyber Protect Standard and Advanced editions?** Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced offers advanced features and benefits compared with the Standard edition. Advanced features include as centralized management of backup plans, backup to tapes, SAN storage snapshots and others. If you are using agent installation inside VM and agent-based backups: * An Advanced license is required under the following hypervisors: XenServer, KVM, RHV, Oracle VM Server * A Standard license can be used under VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtuozzo. Please refer to [this article](https://care.acronis.com/s/article/Difference-between-Acronis-Cyber-Protect-and-Acronis-True-Image) for the full comparative table of the options. **How many licenses should I purchase for my small business?** A license is required for every machine or physical host you want to backup or protect. If you're using Acronis Cyber Protect on a group of connected computers (called a cluster), each computer in the group needs its own license. **What is Acronis Cloud Storage and how is it licensed?** [Acronis Cloud Storage](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/backup/cloud-storage/) is a storage option that saves backups to safe and secure [Acronis data centers](https://www.acronis.com/en/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 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. **How much cloud storage does my small business need?** Every business is different. To gauge your cloud storage needs, start by reviewing how much data your business currently uses, including documents, media files, and backups. Consider how your team works—whether files are shared, synced across devices, or edited collaboratively. Factor in expected growth, like hiring new staff or generating more content, and add a buffer (around 20%–30%) for future needs. If you are running Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, feel confident that free, unlimited Acronis Cloud Storage is included with each Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace license. ### Why small businesses can’t afford to gamble on data protection **Why does my small business need backup and cybersecurity together?** Combining secure backup and cybersecurity in one platform like Acronis Cyber Protect provides comprehensive protection. It ensures your data is not only backed up but also actively defended against threats like ransomware, preventing costly downtime and potential business closure. **What happens if my small business gets hit by ransomware?** A ransomware attack can be devastating for a small business. Statistics show that many businesses struggle to operate after an attack, with some even shutting down entirely due to significant costs and data loss. Acronis Cyber Protect offers ransomware protection for small businesses and malware-free recovery to help you get back online quickly and minimize impact. ### Your all-in-one platform for complete cyber resilience **What is “continuous data protection” and is it necessary for my business?** Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is a backup technology that automatically saves every change made to selected files or applications in real time, instead of waiting for scheduled backups. In Acronis Cyber Protect, CDP tracks activity in critical apps such as Microsoft Office, accounting tools or design software and instantly backs up new changes.If a ransomware attack or system failure occurs, you can roll back to the latest clean state without losing work in progress. For most small businesses, CDP is highly valuable because it ensures near-zero data loss (RPOs) and faster recovery, protecting business continuity even between scheduled backups. **How does an all-in-one backup and cyber security solution actually stop ransomware?** Acronis Cyber Protect integrates anti-malware, behavioural detection and vulnerability assessments to proactively stop ransomware before it can do harm to your data or backups.Acronis Active Protection© technology monitors all changes to your local files and stops processes that are trying to encrypt them.Acronis Cyber Protect also includes patch management as a preventative tool to close security gaps. ### Secure backup and cyber resilience **How does Acronis ensure my backups can’t be tampered with?** Acronis uses immutable storage — a technology that prevents any modification or deletion of backup data during a defined retention period. When immutability is enabled, backups are stored using Object Lock on Acronis Cloud or any S3-compatible storage, making them write-once, read-many (WORM) protected. This means even administrators or ransomware cannot alter, encrypt or delete the data before the retention expires.Immutable storage helps your business stay compliant with regulations like SEC, FINRA and HIPAA, while guaranteeing that recovery data remains authentic, tamper-proof and ready for restore at any time. **What does “immutable backup” mean, and why is it important?** Immutable backup means your backup copies are unchangeable and cannot be deleted or altered, even by ransomware. This is critically important because it ensures your last line of defense against cyberattacks remains secure and reliable, allowing for malware-free recovery. ### Simplified IT management for busy teams **Do I need IT expertise to deploy Acronis Cyber Protect for my small business?** No, Acronis Cyber Protect is designed to simplify IT Management for small businesses, even those without a dedicated IT department. Its unified console and policy-based management make it easy to deploy and manage backup and security across your devices. If you would like assistance with your installation, Acronis offers [onboarding services](https://care.acronis.com/s/article/63538-Onboarding-Service-for-Acronis-Cyber-Protect-Terms-and-Conditions?language=en_US/) for purchase. **How quickly can I step up Acronis Cyber Protect without in-house IT support?** Following your purchase, you will receive your unique license keys via email and can begin using them immediately. Setup times vary depending on the complexity of your system. Simple programs can be built in as little as an hour. **How can Acronis help my business meet compliance requirements?** Acronis Cyber Protect aids in compliance by providing robust data protection, including features like policy-based data protection and detailed reporting on stored data. This helps ensure your data is protected according to regulatory standards like GDPR and HIPAA. ### Proactive cyber defense against modern threats **How do Acronis’ integrated cybersecurity features (anti-malware, vulnerability assessment, patch management) protect small businesses day-to-day?** Acronis Cyber Protect offers proactive cyber defense with integrated anti-malware and antivirus for real-time threat detection, vulnerability assessment to identify weaknesses, and patch management for small businesses to keep your systems updated and secure. These features work together to prevent cyberattacks before they can impact your business. ### Features designed to keep your small business running **How quickly can my business be back online after a server fails?** Acronis Cyber Protect enables rapid recovery with features like instant virtual machine boot, which empowers you to run a critical server directly from a backup file, and instant granular recovery to quickly restore specific files or emails, significantly reducing downtime. Can Acronis protect my cloud apps like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, or just local files? Yes, Acronis Cyber Protect offers protection for both local files and cloud applications such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, ensuring comprehensive data protection across your entire IT environment. ### Flexible Deployment for Any Small Business Need **What’s the difference between cloud, on-premises, and hybrid backup for a small business?** • Cloud backup for small businesses stores your data in secure remote data centers, offering easy setup and accessibility. • On-premises backup appliance SMB keeps your data locally within your business, providing faster recovery and control over data location. • Hybrid backup for small businesses combines both — offering the benefits of local speed with the off-site security of the cloud, providing maximum flexibility and resilience. **Can I manage backups for all my office computers from home (remote management)?** Yes, Acronis Cyber Protect offers remote management backup capabilities, enabling you to centrally manage and monitor backups for all your office computers from any location, enhancing flexibility and efficiency. Product help In case you have any difficulties, product materials can be found in our [Knowledge Base](https://kb.acronis.com/acronis-cyber-protect-16). You can also post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/protect/17/) to find the appropriate support contact. ![Image 2: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/40a3b568345c112d3a8226ac544b5db8.png) ![Image 3: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2cbc0971716fae7dbc231382195e3d18.png) ![Image 4: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/561d93e638b3cdaf75d6e401602b9842.png) ![Image 5: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0067fe207e43119cf449e3f862b17e62.png) ![Image 6: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/210958989b45bc9abf6438c178185027.png) ![Image 7: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/8bc6ed202f589abe8aef318e48f9a2b0.png) ![Image 8: Partner logo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/f2cd51ee94c2f4e607d8ab327a17afc1.png) ## Flexible choices built for growing businesses ### Backup where you want Store backups in the Acronis Cloud, other cloud storage or locally ### Pay by device Support computers, physical and virtual servers, VMware and many more ### Automate scans and schedules Schedule, monitor and control everything from one easy-to-use platform ## IT risks are business risks Cyber threats, downtime, and data mishaps can cost you time, money and customer trust * 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack shut down within six months * 2,560 infringement / fine cases recorded as of March 2025 under GDPR * $8,000 − $20,000 the approximate average hourly cost of downtime for SMBs ## Why Acronis is top ranked for small business support ### Reliable backup and AI-powered cybersecurity Protect your small business with secure backup and AI-powered cybersecurity in one. With Acronis Cyber Protect your data is encrypted and secure, giving you peace of mind that it's safe from even the most sophisticated threats. ### Foolproof protection and faster recovery Minimize the impact of unexpected events with foolproof protection against data loss from natural disasters, hardware failures and human errors. Faster recovery means getting your business back online quickly and efficiently. ### Compliance, simplified Meeting compliance standards and qualifying for cyber insurance can be complex. Acronis Cyber Protect helps simplify this process by providing robust features that help your small business meet necessary regulations by demonstrating a strong security posture. ### Business continuity Acronis Cyber Protect ensures quick recovery from hardware failures, bugs or human errors — keeping your business running without costly downtime. Safeguard business operations and recover quickly from any disruption. Learn more about compliance requirements with the [Acronis compliance navigator](https://www.acronis.com/en/compliance/) ### Consolidated IT management Acronis Cyber Protect simplifies operations with features like patch management and a user-friendly interface. Easily manage multiple devices and protect your business. No IT team required — save time and reduce complexity. ### Scalable protection for growing businesses Scale easily with Acronis Cyber Protect flexible per-device pricing and robust features that secure your data and systems as your business grows. ## 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) ![Image 9: Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/77bce4691ea11aa728a298660400b595.png)![Image 10: Google Workspace](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/666aed10b541ebbac3de286bdba35875.png)![Image 11: Microsoft Windows](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/58829c1029d9e104f7cfd71c84372b8c.png)![Image 12: Apple](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/294ac90efe30e5a8dd490aefa2001544.png)![Image 13: Linux](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3232dd0623ba3d5d56eec416c716f66f.png)![Image 14: WMware vSphere](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/371166cb083e89e2c4fbb150273647c5.png)![Image 15: Hyper-V](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/f26bc39f7bdd9935a5eb2671a95025b8.png)![Image 16: Microsoft Azure](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/43a7f00f548259d6710128d9a238b892.png)![Image 17: Nutanix](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/21959366a59816b924b3bc6dc00f8dff.png)![Image 18: Proxmox](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0e2f9566586fdc0baae089ecf46b49bc.png)![Image 19: Citrix](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4acc9d0f9aefd9b539d72cf9866a8250.png)![Image 20: Scale Computing](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4f8093fa84896694f0c17c6c1316fe62.png)![Image 21: Red Hat](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5f5dd7a9655f11a4ed7d5b346f61b60e.png)![Image 22: Oracle LVM](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/6bbf70736d2ca50162a60ecf0eb71e23.png)![Image 23: Virtuozzo](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d76f1d083c34af9c7a1615ab1ef43493.png) [See full list of supported systems](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/system-requirements/) ## Unmatched performance & reliability * 100% threat detection rate for malware and zero false positives in independent tests * 4x faster recovery, all delivered with the ease of a single click * 50% of faster onboarding of new tech employees Protect your business with reliable backup, fast recovery, and built-in security Start by choosing the edition that fits your needs, then pay only for the devices you need to protect. Limited-time offer: 10% off cloud storage Compare editions [View all features and supported platforms](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/acronis-cyber-protect-editions-comparison-including-cloud-deployment/) All plans include: 24/7 support via phone, chat & email Standard Protect and recover up to five devices From €70.99/year [Select devices](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/purchasing/select-devices/) Backup Advanced Best for Microsoft and Google Workspace backup From €89.99/year [Select devices](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/purchasing/select-devices/) Best Value Advanced Protect and recover more than five devices From €106.99/year [Select devices](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/purchasing/select-devices/) * Standard backup features * Full image, file-level backup and recovery (local and cloud) * Public cloud VM backup (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS) * VMware vSphere VM, Hyper-V VM, Virtuozzo * Scale computing backup * Scalable protection management and monitoring * Advanced backup features * Nutanix, Proxmox, Citrix, KVM, Red Hat Virtualization, Oracle * Centralized management of device groups * Synology NAS backup * One-click recovery * Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace backup * Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup * Unlimited Acronis cloud storage * Anti-malware scan of Microsoft 365 backups * Essential security features * Ransomware and crypto jacking protection * Standard security features * Antivirus and anti-malware protection * Exploit prevention * URL filtering and categorization * Advanced security features * Endpoint detection and response (cloud deployment only) * Scan backups for malware * Safe recovery of the backups * Corporate whitelist ## 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 ![Image 24](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c571a0dabb2eda567f0a8e2728126474.png) GDPR ![Image 25](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4b409802cb91a929d2d2bdf05b84f1d2.png) NIS 2 ![Image 26](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e60b71b012e4188d39482ae28c17904c.png) HIPPA ![Image 27](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7f3dc330bb8e4f173c8074d0084cc4ec.png) ISO 27001 ![Image 28](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/ef1512dc4256735db601d41359eb3750.png) PCI DSS [Compliance navigator](https://www.acronis.com/en/compliance/) Product demo ## Explore Acronis Cyber Protect Hands-On — No Setup, No Waiting Discover the power of Acronis Cyber Protect in just five minutes. Dive into our hands-on demo to explore core capabilities — from adding a device to configuring a protection plan — without any setup or deployment. See firsthand how easy Acronis can strengthen your cyber protection. * One click to get started * No installation or configuration required * Real-world, hands-on product experience ![Image 29: Explore Acronis Cyber Protect Hands-On — No Setup, No Waiting](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/8eaf7c3229caf7312d174e2d15f69924.png) Start product tour ## Acronis Cyber Platform Looking for help to manage your IT? Find an Acronis partner near you [Start today](https://www.acronis.com/en/partners/locator/?utm_webteam=solution-slice)