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Most security teams check the EDR box, check the proxy box, and move on. Against supply chain malware, neither provides meaningful protection because they were built for a different problem. Traditional malware has a way of sneaking onto a machine, whereas supply chain malware gets invited. The developer runs npm install, and the malicious code lands with full permission to execute. That inversion breaks both tools at the design level. ‍

Acronis continues to earn recognition for delivering cybersecurity solutions that managed service providers (MSPs) trust to protect their clients and simplify operations. In the latest Info-Tech SoftwareReviews reports for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR), Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earned status as a leader in the Data Quadrant for EDR. Acronis was also named a Champion in the Emotional Footprint for XDR.

Globally, schools and universities now face over 4,300 cyberattacks per week on average, marking a 40% year-over-year increase and making the education sector a prime target for disruptive DDoS attacks. Most educational institutions operate with lean IT teams responsible for infrastructure, user support, and security. This resource constraint makes it difficult to withstand prolonged or application-layer DDoS attacks that can quickly disrupt learning platforms and administrative systems.

43% of businesses in the UK reported a breach last year, with phishing driving the vast majority (85%) of these attacks, the Register reports. A survey by the British government found that attacks involving only phishing grew by six percent in 2025.

• EDR false positives are a structural profitability problem for MSPs, not just a technical nuisance. Under flat-fee, per-incident, and man-hours pricing models, every false alert erodes margins directly. • Seventy-five percent of MSPs experience alert fatigue at least monthly, and MSPs managing 1,000+ clients report daily fatigue (Source: Heimdal, The State of MSP Agent Fatigue, 2025).

Antivirus just isn’t enough anymore — not even close. Ransomware attacks constantly grow more sophisticated, zero-day vulnerabilities appear frequently and attackers increasingly rely on legitimate tools already inside a network rather than just on traditional malware. Antivirus alone just can’t protect organizations from all of those threats.

There are different cybersecurity solutions that security teams can choose from. Some of the popular ones include EDR, NDR, XDR, and MDR. Each security solution offers significant benefits but also has certain limitations. Security teams can add the solution according to their requirements. But these solutions don’t guarantee safety against breaches. This doesn’t mean the tools are ineffective, but it is how security teams decide to use them.

Endpoint threats no longer appear with warning signs. They now blend into normal activity, making detection difficult. Once inside, these threats move quietly across systems without being noticed. By the time security teams notice them, damage is already done. This shift has led to the rise of Endpoint Detection and Response. But EDR alone was not sufficient in many cases. This is when Managed EDR was introduced to fill that gap.