Acronis: Cybersecurity Leader with 7.5M+ Attacks Blocked, Growth & Innovation

Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, continues to solidify its leadership role in the industry. With impressive milestones, an expanding user base, and a series of new product releases and updates, the company has proven its prowess in safeguarding digital environments. Over the last year, Acronis successfully thwarted over 7.5 million cyberattacks, showcasing the effectiveness of its proactive security technologies.

Continuous Expansion of Cybersecurity Portfolio

Acronis has been relentlessly expanding its cybersecurity offerings since launching its first security product seven years ago. The company now boasts a comprehensive portfolio that includes behaviour-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP), email security, AI-driven Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Through these advancements, Acronis has garnered significant trust from its partners, fuelling the widespread adoption of its security solutions. As of today, more than 50% of Acronis partners utilize at least one security tool within the Acronis platform, a clear indicator of the growing demand for integrated cyber protection. This demand is further demonstrated by a remarkable 188% year-over-year growth in protected workloads, emphasizing Acronis’ increasing impact across businesses of all sizes and industries worldwide.

Industry Recognition and Validation

Recent independent reports from Canalys (now part of Omdia) and Frost & Sullivan have confirmed Acronis’ status as a cybersecurity leader. Canalys 2025 Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix awarded Acronis the Champion status for the first time. The company’s platform, Acronis Cyber Protect, has been identified as the preferred solution for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Acronis is also praised for offering vendor-neutral, role-specific technical training through the Acronis MSP Academy, providing over 120 courses and certifications that help MSPs enhance their skills and boost company revenues.

“Acronis delivers a comprehensive platform that integrates security services, data protection, and operational management, strengthening its MSP-first approach,” said Matthew Ball, Chief Analyst at Canalys. “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.”

Continued Innovation and Growth

In Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Radar: Endpoint Security report, Acronis was recognized as a leader in both growth and innovation for the second consecutive year. The report highlights the company’s strong focus on research and development, with over 2,000 global employees, many of whom are dedicated to R&D and product roles. With more than 200 patents issued and pending, Acronis reinvests a significant portion of its revenue into further enhancing its cybersecurity products, solidifying its role as a leader in innovation.

“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,” said Özgün Pelit, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “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.”

Strengthening Cybersecurity through Threat Research

Acronis has also bolstered its standing as a critical player in the cybersecurity space through its Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU). Under the guidance of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Gerald Beuchelt, TRU continues to identify and analyze emerging cyber threats. This expert team not only strengthens the Acronis platform but also contributes valuable insights to the broader cybersecurity community.

“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,” said Ziad Nasr, General Manager – Acronis Middle East. “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.”

Achieving Industry Recognition and Awards

Acronis' commitment to delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions has been further validated through key recognitions. The company earned a prominent spot in the G2 Winter 2025 Grid for Endpoint Protection Suites, a testament to its excellence in cybersecurity offerings. Furthermore, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud received the “Top Product” award in the latest AV-TEST evaluation, reaffirming the platform’s effectiveness in endpoint protection. These accolades demonstrate Acronis’ ongoing commitment to providing businesses and partners with high-performance, trusted security solutions.