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Quick definition Ransomware protection combines two things that work at different points of an attack: endpoint protection software that detects and blocks ransomware before it encrypts data, and backup and disaster recovery solutions that let an organization restore its systems if an attack still gets through.

In March 2018, the SamSam ransomware attack on the city of Atlanta became one of the most expensive ransomware incidents ever to hit a US local government. It remains a useful case study in what happens when an organization has no way to detect, stop or recover from ransomware in real time.

AI is changing the economics of managed services, and productivity and intelligence are becoming critical competitive factors. MSPs need practical AI that helps technicians work more productively, make smarter decisions, move faster, reduce manual effort and resolve issues with better context. That is why Acronis is expanding Acronis Cyber Platform with new AI-native capabilities built for the next era of managed services.

Quick definition Data security is the practice of protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption or theft across its entire lifecycle, from creation and storage to transmission and disposal. It combines technical safeguards such as encryption, administrative safeguards such as policy and training, and physical safeguards such as facility access control.

Omdia once again named Acronis a Champion in its Global Managed BDR Leadership Matrix for backup and disaster recovery. Acronis was one of only four vendors in 2026 to retain its Champion status from the previous edition of the matrix. For managed service providers (MSPs), the honor provides recognition from an independent analyst firm of Acronis’ consistency, continued innovation and sustained commitment to partner success. Analyst report Omdia Global Managed BDR Leadership Matrix.

Power and energy organizations are a prime target of cyberattacks. They face cyberthreats that can disrupt generation, transmission and distribution. And as they introduce more connected digital technologies alongside legacy and connectivity-restricted OT systems, their cyberattack surface becomes more complex. That is why cyber resilience has become a critical operational requirement for the power and energy sector. The U.S.

The threat landscape facing health care organizations and their managed service providers (MSPs) in 2026 is constantly becoming more dangerous. Businesses and service providers in the field are increasingly popular targets for attackers. The attack perimeter for health care organizations is rapidly expanding beyond internal threats to involve third parties, especially MSPs.

For MSPs serving health care clients, HIPAA compliance is a line item with consequences. Get it wrong and the downside is a six- or seven-figure Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settlement, a corrective action plan and a client base that loses confidence overnight. Get it right and health care becomes one of the highest-margin verticals in the channel.

Backups are often the last line of defense when ransomware reaches business-critical systems. But modern ransomware attacks do not target production data alone. Attackers may also search for backup repositories, compromise backup administrator accounts, change retention policies or delete recovery points before encrypting the live environment. When clean backup copies are no longer available, recovery becomes slower, more expensive and less predictable.

Heath care organizations are under attack. That's not news. But how serious is the threat? Consider these numbers from the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025: Health care organizations need help, and managed service providers (MSPs) can drive revenue and grow their businesses by providing it. But working in health care isn't like working in other industries.