Acronis has expanded security features across its platform and cited new research from its Threat Research Unit as it seeks greater uptake among managed service providers and managed security service providers.

The company said its Threat Research Unit analysed emerging ransomware and malware campaigns during 2025. It said it has used those findings to shape new security features across endpoint, Microsoft 365, and detection and response tools.

Threat research

Acronis said its Threat Research Unit published 17 pieces of original threat research during 2025. The topics included malware, ransomware, and active threat vectors.

The company listed research items titled “FileFix in the wild! New FileFix campaign goes beyond POC and leverages steganography”, “SafePay ransomware: The fast-rising threat targeting MSPs”, and “The DragonForce Cartel: Scattered Spider at the gate”. It also listed “Threat actors go gaming: Electron-based stealers in disguise” and “From open source to open threat: Tracking Chaos RAT’s evolution”.

Ransomware campaigns that target service providers have remained a key concern across the industry. Attackers often seek to gain access to multiple downstream customers through a single compromise.

Analyst recognition

Acronis said it has received recognition from analysts and peer review platforms. It cited Canalys, Frost & Sullivan, and IDC, alongside G2.

Canalys named Acronis a Champion in its 2025 Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix. Acronis said Canalys praised its work with managed service providers and cited an “MSP-first approach” and “overall ease of doing business.”

Frost & Sullivan recognised Acronis as a Leader in its Frost Radar Endpoint Security 2025 report. Acronis said the report highlighted leadership in both growth and innovation indices and pointed to future growth potential.

IDC also recognised Acronis as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber-Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment. Acronis said it marked the second time it has earned that acknowledgement.

G2 placed Acronis highly in its Winter 2025 Grid Report for Endpoint Protection Suites, according to the company.

Product updates

Acronis listed several launches and enhancements across its portfolio. These included Acronis Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 and Acronis EDR Augmentation for Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

The company also cited its use of Intel Threat Detection Technology and the Acronis SIEM Connector 2.0. It also pointed to Collaboration Security and Security Awareness Training.

Acronis said it has offered consolidated licensing bundles in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. It listed bundles for Protected Workspace, Microsoft 365 Protection, and Cyber Resilience. It said managed service providers can tailor packages to practical use cases and customer needs.

Many MSPs manage security across large device estates and multiple customers. That operating model emphasises workload management and reducing the time spent handling alerts.

Independent tests

Acronis pointed to third-party testing and certification results. It cited SE Labs, AV-Test, and the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations.

SE Labs gave an AAA rating for EDR detections, according to Acronis. The company said Acronis XDR achieved 100% Detection Accuracy and improved Legitimate Accuracy from 95% to 96%. It said that resulted in a 98% Total Accuracy rating.

Acronis also said AV-Test recognised it as a ‘Leader’ in an Advanced Threat Protection evaluation. It said the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations showed low noise and high-fidelity detection, alongside operational impact for managed service providers.

Ecosystem expansion

Acronis also described integrations and partner programmes. It cited Fortinet FortiGate integrations and a managed security service provider programme.

The company said it has partnered with Fortinet on “complete, natively integrated protection”. It said the offer is accessible for organisations of any size and is built for managed service providers.

Acronis also described an Acronis MSSP Programme. It said it enables managed security service providers to deliver managed detection and response services on top of the Acronis platform as certified regional security partners.

“Security momentum isn’t just about shipping new product features. It is truly about delivering protection that works at scale,” said Gerald Beuchelt, CISO, Acronis.

“True security momentum starts with understanding threats as they emerge and rapidly translating that insight into real-world protection. By combining deep threat research, fast-moving product innovation, and strong ecosystem partnerships, we’re helping MSPs and organizations stay ahead of adversaries rather than reacting to them,” said Beuchelt.

Acronis said it plans to expand the use of GenAI and automation in its platform and broaden protection coverage to address emerging attack vectors, including GenAI-driven threats.