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Acronis: Natively Integrated Cyber Protection for Modern IT

Discover how Acronis combines backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity in a single platform to provide comprehensive data protection for modern IT environments.

December 15, 2024

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Acronis: Natively Integrated Cyber Protection for Modern IT

Traditional approaches to data protection are failing modern enterprises. Separate point solutions for backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity create gaps that cybercriminals exploit, while also increasing complexity and costs. Acronis Cyber Protect represents a fundamental shift toward integrated cyber protection that addresses these challenges head-on.

The Problem with Fragmented Protection

Most organizations rely on multiple tools for data protection:

**Separate backup solutions** that may not detect compromised data

**Standalone antivirus** that can't recover from successful attacks

**Isolated DR systems** that don't account for security incidents

**Point solutions** that create management overhead and security gaps

This fragmentation leaves organizations vulnerable to sophisticated threats and creates operational complexity that increases risk.

Acronis' Integrated Approach

Backup + Security in One Platform

Acronis Cyber Protect natively integrates backup and cybersecurity:

**Real-time threat detection** during backup operations

**Clean backup verification** ensures recovery data isn't compromised

**Behavioral analysis** identifies ransomware and other advanced threats

**Automated remediation** can restore from clean backups when attacks are detected

Comprehensive Workload Protection

The platform protects diverse IT environments:

**Physical and virtual machines** with image-based backup

**Cloud workloads** including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

**Mobile devices** with app-aware backup and security

**Applications and databases** with granular recovery options

Key Capabilities for Modern IT

Immutable Backup Storage

Acronis provides multiple immutability options:

**Object storage immutability** on major cloud platforms

**Hardware-level immutability** with supported storage systems

**Blockchain-based verification** for tamper-proof backup integrity

**Air-gapped backups** for ultimate ransomware protection

Intelligent Backup Optimization

Advanced backup features reduce storage and time requirements:

**Global deduplication** across all protected workloads

**Incremental forever** with synthetic full backups

**Bandwidth throttling** and WAN optimization

**Policy-driven automation** for consistent protection

Implementation Best Practices

Assessment and Planning

Successful Acronis deployments start with:

**Current protection gap analysis**

**Recovery objective definition** (RPO/RTO requirements)

**Compliance requirement mapping**

**Infrastructure capacity planning**

Phased Deployment Strategy

**Phase 1**: Critical systems and high-risk workloads

**Phase 2**: Remaining servers and infrastructure

**Phase 3**: Endpoint and mobile device protection

**Phase 4**: Advanced features and optimization

ROI and Business Benefits

Quantifiable Improvements

Organizations implementing Acronis Cyber Protect report:

**60% reduction** in backup infrastructure costs

**90% faster** recovery from ransomware incidents

**50% decrease** in security management overhead

**99.9% success rate** for recovery operations

Getting Started with Acronis

Organizations considering Acronis should:

1. **Conduct a protection assessment** to identify current gaps

2. **Define recovery objectives** and compliance requirements

3. **Plan pilot implementation** for critical workloads

4. **Develop migration strategy** from existing solutions

5. **Train IT staff** on integrated protection concepts

The shift to integrated cyber protection isn't just about technology—it's about fundamentally rethinking how we approach data protection in an age of sophisticated threats.

**Ready to explore integrated cyber protection?** Our Acronis specialists can assess your current protection posture and design a solution that meets your specific requirements.

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