Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earns Top Product award again in latest AV-TEST evaluation

When it comes to securing Windows business endpoints, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has set a gold standard in the last year. In the AV-TEST Institute’s January–February 2025 evaluation, it delivered a flawless performance again, demonstrating constant and reassuring results. Tested across three critical categories — Protection, Performance and Usability — Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earned a perfect score, cementing its place as a top-tier cyber protection option for MSPs and businesses.

AV-TEST, a globally respected authority in security testing, evaluated Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud over two months on a standard Windows 10 system. The methodology is designed to mirror real-world challenges, with a maximum of 18 points rewarded — 6 points possible in each of three categories:

• Protection: Effectiveness against malware, including zero-day attacks and widespread threats.
• Performance: Impact on system speed during routine tasks like launching apps or downloading files.
• Usability: Accuracy in avoiding false positives and disruptions.

A score of 17.5 or higher earns the “Top Product” certification, a distinction Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud not only achieved but also surpassed with a perfect result. Acronis scored a perfect 6 out of 6 in the Protection category. This reflects its exceptional ability to detect and block malware threats. The test included 1,203 zero-day malware attacks — novel threats from the web and email — throughout January and February 2025. Acronis achieved a 99.8% detection rate against these emerging threats, a near-flawless performance over this two-month span. When pitted against 15,629 samples of widespread and prevalent malware (discovered in the four weeks prior to the test), Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud achieved a perfect 100% detection rate.

In the Performance category, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud again earned a perfect 6 out of 6. This score measures how much the software affects system speed during everyday activities: launching applications, downloading files or installing programs. A flawless result here shows that Acronis delivers its robust security without slowing down the system, a crucial factor for businesses where efficiency is nonnegotiable.

Usability yielded yet another 6 out of 6 points. This metric tracks false positives — cases in which legitimate software or websites are mistakenly flagged. Acronis recorded zero false detections of legitimate software during system scans and zero false warnings when visiting websites over these two months. This precision ensures minimal disruptions, keeping MSP IT teams and users focused on their work rather than chasing false alarms.

A perfect 18 out of 18 is more than just a number — it’s a promise of reliability. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud’s top detection rate against zero-day threats demonstrates its ability to tackle the full spectrum of cyber risks. Businesses can trust it to guard against both the latest exploits and well-known dangers. The perfect Performance score ensures that protection doesn’t come at the expense of system speed, keeping workflows uninterrupted. Meanwhile, the 6 out of 6 Usability score means no false alarms, saving time and reducing frustration for IT staff and end users.

The AV-TEST evaluation focuses on measurable outcomes, and because Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an integrated cyber protection tool, this suggests additional strengths. While the test doesn’t delve into features like data backup or recovery, the perfect 18-point score reflects a foundation of excellence in its core security capabilities: detection, performance and usability.