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Kaspersky banned in the US — Financial implications for MSPs

The U.S. government has banned the sale of Kaspersky software in the United States due to security concerns. MSPs that service clients in U.S. must transition to alternative solutions by September 29, 2024, or face potential fines or criminal penalties, as this ban also applies to products and services integrating Kaspersky’s technologies, including whitelabeled ones. We understand partners’ frustration due to the financial implications and complexity of swiftly transitioning from Kaspersky.

However, this situation presents MSPs with an opportunity to reimagine their security stack and choose a vendor that sets new industry standards for comprehensive cybersecurity.

Join thousands of organizations worldwide who rely on Acronis for superior cybersecurity solutions for their clients.

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Switch to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud for a more proven solution and receive 100% of your Acronis usage back until the end of your existing contract term.

  • OPSWAT Platinum certification

    OPSWAT Platinum certification

  • G2 Leader in Online Backup

    G2 Leader in Online Backup

  • AV-TEST participant and test winner

    AV-TEST participant and test winner

  • Gold medal for Endpoint protection

    Gold medal for Endpoint protection

Three reasons why MSPs choose Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs. Kaspersky

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs. Kaspersky

Feature
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Kaspersky
Anti-malware, anti-ransomware, cryptojacking protection
Anti-malware protection for backup
Safe recovery
Hardware and software device discovery and inventory
Automated patch management
Forensic data, including digital evidence storage of memory dump and process information from disk-level backups
URL filtering
Email security
Yes (Gateway Based)
Data Loss Prevention
Vulnerability assessments
Exploit prevention
Visibility across multiple attack vectors
Endpoints, email, identity (Entra ID), cloud apps (Microsoft 365)
Endpoints, email, network, cloud
Real-time threat intelligence feed (endpoint protection)
GenAI assistant
AI-generated incident summaries
Automated MITRE ATT&CK® attack chain visualization and interpretation (endpoint protection)
Automated response playbooks
Partial (some automated response features, no playbooks)
Single-click response to incidents (endpoint protection)
Yes (XDR)
Full threat containment, including quarantine and isolation (endpoint protection)
Threat hunting
Only via Kaspersky EDR Optimum
Intelligent search for IoCs, including emerging threats (endpoint protection)
Attack-specific rollback (endpoint protection)
Full-scale recovery and disaster recovery, as part of incident response
Actionable alert feed for emerging threats
MDR service

MSP Platform Support

Feature
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Kaspersky
SP client management portal
PSA, RMM, IT channel ecosystem platform integration
Discontinued
IT channel pricing schedules
Partner training and marketing Support
Ticketing system or integration into ticketing system
Remote desktop connection
Scripting (for endpoint management and response actions)
What our partners say
Numir switches to Cyber Protect Cloud from Kaspersky and Veritas to consolidate management
Case study
Numir switches to Cyber Protect Cloud from Kaspersky and Veritas to consolidate management

“The main benefit of choosing Acronis was the centralization of services such as detection of viruses and malware, updating of operating systems and backing up both PCs and servers”

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud a better choice than Kaspersky?

    Kaspersky's exit from the MSP market signifies that it no longer offers a direct competing solution to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud for MSPs. This withdrawal leaves a gap that Acronis can fill, providing MSPs with a comprehensive, integrated cloud protection solution.

  • Does Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offer any unique features that are not available in Kaspersky?

    Yes, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers several unique features that differentiate it from Kaspersky, particularly since Kaspersky does not have a direct equivalent in the cloud space tailored for MSPs. Here are some of the unique aspects of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud:

    • Integrated cybersecurity: Acronis includes advanced cybersecurity features with AI-based behavioral heuristics for real-time protection.
    • Unified management: It provides a unified management console that integrates backup, disaster recovery, anti-malware, and endpoint management, streamlining IT workflows.
    • Data sovereignty: With its extensive network of data centers worldwide, Acronis ensures data sovereignty by allowing data storage in specific regions as required by compliance regulations.
    • Acronis Active Protection: This feature specifically targets ransomware threats, offering real-time protection and automatic restoration of affected data, something that Kaspersky's traditional solutions do not provide.

  • How does the recovery time following data loss compare between Acronis and Kaspersky?

    Acronis offers several features that can significantly reduce recovery time following data loss, compared to Kaspersky:

    • One-Click Recovery: Enables quick restoration to the last good state with minimal effort, reducing downtime.
    • Universal Restore: Enables recovery to dissimilar hardware, facilitating seamless system migrations and ensuring business continuity, even when original hardware is not available.
    • Security features: Provides recovery to malware-free points, ensuring clean, secure restoration after cyberattacks.

    These features, including ease of use, flexibility in recovery to new hardware, and enhanced security, position Acronis as a strong choice for organizations prioritizing rapid and secure recovery processes.

  • How do Acronis and Kaspersky compare in terms of cloud backup capabilities?

    Acronis differentiates itself from Kaspersky with a vast network and adaptable storage solutions:

    • Global Reach: Acronis operates over 50 secure cloud data centers globally, ensuring data safety, availability and compliance with local laws, which enhances disaster recovery and performance.
    • MSP flexibility: Acronis caters to MSPs by offering partner-hosted storage options, enabling them to use their own infrastructure to utilize Acronis's backup services, which is advantageous for those needing customized data management and compliance.

  • How do Acronis and Kaspersky compare in terms of ransomware protection capabilities?

    Acronis is integrating cybersecurity features directly into its backup solutions, including advanced ransomware protection. Acronis Active Protection uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to detect and stop ransomware in real time, and automatically restores any affected files. This proactive approach not only prevents the ransomware from causing damage but also ensures minimal downtime by avoiding the need for extensive recovery processes.

    While both Acronis and Kaspersky offer ransomware protection, Acronis emphasizes real-time threat detection and automatic restoration, positioning itself as a more proactive solution.

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