Why Acronis EDR and Email Protection Are Smart Investments for Your Business

If you’ve worked in IT or business operations long enough, you know that cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and antivirus software anymore. The threat landscape keeps evolving, and so should our defenses.

That’s why I’ve been diving into the capabilities of Acronis EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) and Email Protection—and I can confidently say, these tools are game-changers for small to mid-sized businesses.

Here’s why:

1. EDR That Makes Sense for SMBs

A lot of EDR platforms are complex and designed for enterprise security teams. Acronis EDR hits a sweet spot—it gives you advanced threat detection without the steep learning curve.

✅ Easy to understand alerts
✅ Actionable response playbooks
✅ Visibility into how an attack spreads


In other words: you don’t need a SOC team to get value from it.

Here’s a little layman explanation for you as well: EDR is just a fancy name for anti-virus software. Your business or organization NEEDS to have some type of anti-virus solution installed on all of your PCs, laptops, workstations, etc. I recommend ditching the consumer-grade solutions like Malwarebytes and upgrading to enterprise solutions like Acronis EDR.

2. Email: Still the #1 Threat Vector

We all know the stat—90%+ of attacks start with email. Phishing, malware attachments, spoofing—it’s relentless. Acronis Email Protection adds a serious layer of filtering and real-time scanning before threats hit your inbox. This layer of protection includes:

  • AI-driven phishing detection

  • Business Email Compromise (BEC) protection

  • Advanced attachment scanning

  • URL rewriting to prevent click-to-malware attacks

Email threats are non-stop, and your team members may unintentionally open phishing/hacking emails. These emails can cause huge problems that can compromise your business and your data.

I recommend including Acronis Email Protection as part of your business’ cybersecurity plan, and pricing is cost-effective and the platform can be managed by a third-party MSP like PLS.

3. One Platform, One Dashboard

What I personally appreciate is how Acronis brings EDR, email protection, backup, and patch management into one ecosystem. That means fewer portals to manage and better context when investigating threats.

You can see the story of an attack from endpoint to email—and respond with one click.

4. It’s Not Just About Prevention—It’s About Recovery

It’s been said that a business should ideally have at least three copies of its data, stored on two different media types, with one copy stored offsite. We refer to this system as the 3-2-1 backup rule. Acronis backup can help you create these backups so your business or organization can stay operational no matter what. 

Let’s be honest: no system is 100% bulletproof. But with Acronis, even if something slips through, you can roll back a system quickly using secure backups, and isolate affected endpoints before it spreads. That’s powerful! Here’s another layman explanation: Acronis offers backup solutions for Office 365 and on-premise servers.

If you’re managing IT for a growing business or just trying to stay one step ahead of cyber threats, it’s worth looking into what Acronis is doing. This isn’t just another vendor pitch—it’s a practical solution for modern problems.

Have questions or want to swap notes? Please email our team at info@plsusa.com so we can get the conversation started!