Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud - Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud - Overview

What is Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is the foundation of Soteria Cloud's comprehensive data protection and cybersecurity platform. Hosted in our Teraco Johannesburg and Cape Town data centers, this integrated solution combines backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and endpoint management into a single, powerful platform.

Unlike traditional point solutions that require multiple vendors and complex integrations, Soteria Cloud delivers unified cyber protection through one console, one agent, and one licensing model.

Why Soteria Cloud + Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?

🇿🇦 Local Infrastructure, Local Support

• Data sovereignty: Your data stays in South Africa, hosted in Teraco's world-class JHB and CPT facilities

• Low latency: Fast backup and recovery with local data centers

• Compliance ready: Meet POPIA, GDPR, and industry-specific requirements

• Local expertise: Dedicated South African support team that understands your business environment

🛡️ Integrated Cyber Protection

Soteria Cloud eliminates the complexity of managing separate backup and security tools:

• Backup + Anti-malware: Every backup is scanned for threats

• Disaster Recovery + EDR: Recover to clean, malware-free states

• Patch Management + Vulnerability Assessment: Proactive protection

• RMM + Security: Unified endpoint management and protection

Core Capabilities

Data Protection

• Advanced Backup: Protect physical servers, virtual machines, workstations, and cloud workloads

• Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Backup: Comprehensive SaaS protection

• Disaster Recovery: Rapid failover to Soteria Cloud infrastructure

• Continuous Data Protection (CDP): Near-zero RPO for critical workloads

Cybersecurity

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): AI-powered threat detection and response

• Anti-malware & Antivirus: Real-time protection with behavioral analysis

• URL Filtering: Block malicious websites and phishing attempts

• Vulnerability Assessment: Identify and remediate security gaps

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevent unauthorized data exfiltration

Management & Automation

• Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM): Centralized IT asset management

• Patch Management: Automated OS and application patching

• Remote Desktop: Secure remote access to endpoints

• Software Deployment: Streamlined application distribution

• Reporting & Compliance: Comprehensive audit trails and compliance reports

Email & Collaboration Security

• Advanced Email Security: Anti-spam, anti-phishing, and email sandboxing

• Email Archiving: Long-term retention for Microsoft 365

• File Sync & Share: Secure collaboration with encryption

Platform Support

Soteria Cloud protects 20+ platforms, including:

Storage Options

Soteria Cloud offers flexible storage to meet your performance, compliance, and budget requirements:

Soteria Cloud Storage (Recommended)

• Hosted in Teraco JHB and CPT data centers

• Geo-redundant replication between sites

• Immutable storage options for ransomware protection

• Pay-as-you-grow consumption pricing

Hybrid Storage

• Combine local storage (NAS, SAN) with Soteria Cloud for 3-2-1 backup strategy

• Supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and iSCSI

Public Cloud Integration

• Microsoft Azure Blob Storage

• Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage

• Google Cloud Storage

Licensing Models

Soteria Cloud offers flexible licensing to match your business model:

Per-Workload Licensing

• Ideal for predictable environments

• Fixed monthly cost per protected device or user

Consumption-Based Licensing

• Pay only for storage and compute resources used

• Perfect for variable workloads and seasonal businesses

Bundled Offerings

Soteria Cloud packages Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud into purpose-built bundles:

• Complete BDR: Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery

• Total Data Protection (TDP): End-to-end data resilience

• Ultimate Microsoft 365 Protection: Full M365 backup, security, and archiving

• Security + RMM: Unified endpoint management and cybersecurity

Key Differentiators

5 Vectors of Cyber Protection

Soteria Cloud delivers protection across all attack surfaces:

1. Safety: Backup and disaster recovery

2. Accessibility: Anytime, anywhere data access

3. Privacy: Encryption and access controls

4. Authenticity: Blockchain-based notarization

5. Security: Anti-malware, EDR, and vulnerability management

AI-Powered Protection

• Behavioral analysis: Detect zero-day threats and ransomware

• AI-assisted backup validation: Automated boot screenshot verification

• Smart protection plans: Adjust policies based on threat intelligence

Forensic-Rich Backups

• Capture security events alongside backup data

• Investigate incidents using historical forensic information

• Restore to pre-attack states with confidence

Who Should Use This?

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

• Multi-tenant architecture for managing multiple clients

• White-label capabilities with custom branding

• Automated billing integration

• Tiered service offerings

Resellers & VARs

• Wholesale pricing with attractive margins

• Sales and technical enablement from Soteria Cloud

• Marketing materials and co-branding opportunities

IT Departments

• Simplify IT operations with unified management

• Reduce vendor sprawl and licensing complexity

• Meet compliance requirements with comprehensive reporting

End Customers

• Enterprise-grade protection without enterprise complexity

• Predictable pricing and transparent billing

• 24/7 support from Soteria Cloud and your trusted partner

Getting Started

For Resellers

1. Sign up as a Soteria Cloud Reseller Partner

2. Access training through our partner portal

3. Deploy the Acronis agent to customer endpoints

4. Configure protection plans from the unified console

5. Monitor & manage all customers from one dashboard

For End Users

1. Contact your Soteria Cloud reseller or MSP

2. Receive agent installation and configuration

3. Verify backups and protection status

4. Access self-service recovery portal (if enabled)

Support & Resources

• Soteria Cloud Support: Available to all resellers and affiliates

• Partner Portal: Training, documentation, and marketing materials

• Acronis Documentation: Official Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Docs

• Local Data Centers: Teraco Johannesburg (JHB) and Cape Town (CPT)

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