Why Integrating Backup and Security is Key for Your IT Team

Nowadays, it's not uncommon for companies to rely on a wide variety of technological tools to stay operational and secure. In fact, according to a survey by Acronis, 79% of organizations depend on up to 10 different IT solutions to operate productively and reliably.

These tools range from anti-malware and anti-ransomware solutions to automated patch management systems, vulnerability analysis, URL filtering, and continuous data protection, among others.

At first glance, it may seem that IT teams have all bases covered. They've implemented multiple layers of cybersecurity and backup to protect data, applications, and systems from any threat—whether accidental or malicious. But the problem is, that's not always enough.

According to another recent report by Acronis, malware (especially ransomware) remains one of the top threats to businesses. And even though many companies have adopted advanced security solutions, 1 in 10 threats still manages to reach endpoints.

So, why is this still happening despite the significant investment in technology? The answer is clear: the lack of integration between tools creates more risks than it solves.

At TecnetOne, we help organizations simplify their technological infrastructure by integrating backup and security into a single solution to provide smarter and more effective protection.

Cybercriminals Find Gaps Where You Least Expect Them

In their attempt to protect their infrastructure, many IT teams end up building a puzzle of disconnected tools: one for backup, another for antivirus, another for patching, another for vulnerability scanning... and so on. While the intention is good, this accumulation of solutions often creates more problems than benefits.

Unintentionally, IT teams are complicating their own management and opening the door to new vulnerabilities. Why? Because each tool works independently, with its own logic, alerts, and configurations—leaving gaps and making it harder to detect and respond to threats in time.

As Candid Wüest, Vice President of Cyber Protection Research at Acronis, explains:

““Cybercriminals are expanding their targets while organizations get stuck in the growing complexity of their IT environments. Very few have taken the step to modernize their infrastructure with an integrated data protection and cybersecurity solution. The threat landscape continues to evolve, and integration, together with automation, is the only path to greater security, lower costs, higher efficiency, and reduced risks.”

And he's absolutely right. Unnecessary complexity not only slows down response times, but also increases costs and the risk of human error.

To make this clearer, here are three key reasons why IT teams (from small businesses to large enterprises) should consider an integrated approach in their cybersecurity and data backup strategy.

1. Integrated Solutions Save Money from Day One

One of the clearest advantages of integrating cybersecurity and backup into a single platform is cost savings. By consolidating tools and reducing the number of vendors, companies can save on licensing, maintenance, and management.

In fact, a study by Vanson Bourne revealed that managed service providers (MSPs) can save up to $230,000 by unifying their backup, security, and disaster recovery solutions. While the exact savings may vary for companies managing their own infrastructure, the logic is the same: fewer tools, lower costs, and fewer headaches.

Beyond direct savings, there are important operational benefits. With a solution like TecnetProtect, which combines cybersecurity and data protection in one platform, the IT team doesn't need to learn multiple systems or manage several interfaces. Everything is controlled from a single, intuitive console, streamlining deployment, daily management, and training.

In short: greater efficiency, lower costs, and an IT team with more time to focus on strategic initiatives—not on keeping a fragmented ecosystem afloat.

2. Fewer Human Errors, Greater Security

Human error remains one of the biggest threats to data security. A study from Stanford University found that 88% of data breaches are caused by human mistakes—and cybercriminals know it.

That’s why techniques like phishing continue to be so effective. In just the first half of 2023, email-based attacks increased by 464% compared to the same period the previous year. Thanks to artificial intelligence, attackers can now generate more convincing emails faster and at greater scale.

While staff training and internal policies are essential, there’s another equally important factor that’s often overlooked: infrastructure simplicity.

When the IT environment is complex and filled with disconnected tools, the chances of making mistakes increase—misunderstandings, misconfigurations, redundant processes, or overlooked tasks.

An integrated solution like TecnetProtect helps reduce this risk by centralizing and automating key functions. By eliminating unnecessary complexity, your team can focus on what really matters: protecting data—not fighting with technology.

3. More Comprehensive and Coordinated Protection

One of the main weaknesses of the traditional approach—where backup and cybersecurity are managed separately—is the lack of coordination between systems. This creates vulnerable gaps that attackers know how to exploit.

With TecnetProtect, the different layers of protection work together:

1. If malware manages to infiltrate, the platform not only detects and blocks it, but also scans backup copies to ensure they are clean.

2. If data is compromised, you can restore it quickly, safely, and completely—without the risk of reinfecting your systems.

3. Additionally, its forensic capabilities allow you to identify the security breach, shut down access, and prevent future incidents.

As Patrick Hurley, Vice President and General Manager for the Americas at Acronis (the core technology behind TecnetProtect), explains:

“This is the heart of cyber protection: bringing all these capabilities together. Backup, disaster recovery, antimalware, antivirus, ransomware protection, threat management... all working together in a single solution. When an incident happens—and it will—you’ll have all the tools working in unison to respond.”

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Why Choose TecnetProtect?

TecnetProtect is much more than just a tool. It’s an integrated cybersecurity and backup platform designed to simplify data protection and reduce your company’s technological risks.

Leveraging Acronis’s advanced technology, TecnetProtect offers:

1. Continuous backup of critical data

2. Active protection against ransomware and malware

3. Threat analysis and scanning of backup copies

4. A single console to manage your entire IT environment

5. Fast and secure recovery from incidents

6. Forensic capabilities to investigate breaches

This combination not only strengthens your security posture but also reduces costs, errors, and response times to threats.

If your company is using multiple disconnected solutions to back up and protect its systems, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Fragmentation only adds complexity, risk, and unnecessary costs.

With TecnetProtect, you can consolidate everything into a single platform that does the work for you: protect, detect, respond, and recover—all from one place.

1. Fewer complications, more security.
   
   
2. Fewer errors, more efficiency.
   
   
3. Fewer tools, better results.