Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis has announced its recent cybersecurity milestones, emphasising the scale of attacks prevented and expansions across its product portfolio and customer base over the past year.

According to the company, over 7.5 million attacks were stopped in the past year through its cybersecurity technologies. Acronis said this achievement demonstrates the defensive capabilities of its offerings.

Since the introduction of its first security-focused product seven years ago, Acronis has continued to grow its suite of cybersecurity tools. Notable additions include behavioural-based data loss prevention (DLP), email security, and solutions guided by artificial intelligence such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR).

The company reported increased adoption of its solutions, stating that over half of its partners now use at least one security tool on the Acronis platform. This, Acronis said, reflects the rising industry demand for integrated cyber protection. The growth in adoption has been marked by a 188% year-on-year rise in protected workloads worldwide, indicating Acronis' extended reach across a variety of businesses and industries, regardless of size.

Recent reports produced by Canalys (now part of Omdia) and Frost & Sullivan have identified Acronis as a significant player in the cybersecurity market. These independent assessments noted Acronis Cyber Protect, a natively integrated platform, as a preferred option for managed service providers (MSPs) as well as small and medium-sized businesses and mid-market companies.

The Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2025 placed Acronis at Champion status for the first time. The company was also recognised for its MSP Academy, which provides vendor-neutral and role-specific technical training, offering more than 120 courses and certification programmes designed for MSPs.

Matthew Ball, Chief Analyst at Canalys, said: "Acronis delivers a comprehensive platform that integrates security services, data protection, and operational management, strengthening its MSP-first approach. With the expansion of its cybersecurity portfolio in 2024—including Acronis XDR, MDR, and Copilot—alongside its enhanced #CyberFit partner program, Acronis continues to empower MSPs with new revenue opportunities, streamlined operations, and advanced threat protection."

In the recently published Frost & Sullivan Radar: Endpoint Security 2025 report, Acronis was recognised as a leader in both growth and innovation, retaining its position for a second year. According to the report, a substantial proportion of the company's 2,000-strong global workforce occupies roles in research and development or product functions, and with over 200 issued and pending patents, significant resources are directed back into security products and advancements.

Özgün Pelit, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, said: "Acronis continues to differentiate itself in the market by addressing the unique challenges of distributed environments in core industries that require sound cybersecurity like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. It's flexible pricing strategy, freemium model, and modular approach provide advanced endpoint protection tailored to the needs of businesses that often face budget and resource constraints. Acronis' vision and go-to-market strategy strategically align with these underserved segments, reinforcing its leadership position on the Innovation Index of the Frost Radar for Endpoint Security."

Acronis has also shared new research findings through its Threat Research Unit (TRU), which analyses emerging cyber threats to improve the Acronis platform and offer intelligence to the wider community. This group is now led by Gerald Beuchelt, who recently assumed the position of Chief Information Security Officer at Acronis.

Gerald Beuchelt commented: "We all know cybersecurity is a basic need, but at Acronis, we believe that cybersecurity must also enable recovery with Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (the CIA triad). Our natively integrated platform has a higher reliability for cybersecurity and boosts technician productivity by combining advanced threat intelligence, automation, and turn-key integrations. It also provides unique capabilities with scanning email and system backups for infections later to support forensics and recovery."

Beuchelt added: "Effective cybersecurity goes beyond technology – it includes people and processes. By integrating security awareness, RMM and agent automation, and SaaS posture management through tools like Acronis Ultimate 365, we help businesses run secure deployments, strengthen defenses, and scale securely with confidence."

Acronis has also received top rankings in the G2 Winter 2025 Grid for Endpoint Protection Suites, reflecting customer ratings. The company further cited recent recognition from AV-TEST, which granted Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud the "Top Product" award for its performance in cybersecurity and endpoint protection.

Acronis has stated that these achievements and acknowledgments highlight its effort to deliver reliable, high-performance security solutions to its partners and clients worldwide.