Cybercriminals never sleep – so why should your defences? As businesses become increasingly dependent on digital systems, they’re also becoming more exposed to complex, persistent threats that operate around the clock.
A firewall and an annual audit simply aren’t enough anymore.
Let’s explore why round-the-clock cyber security is critical for modern businesses, how services like Acronis MDR (Managed Detection and Response) can help, and why SolCo is the trusted partner you need to stay protected.
Advanced Threats Call for Advanced Protection
Cyber-attacks don’t conform to a 9-5 schedule. With ransomware that spreads in minutes and AI-driven phishing campaigns targeting your team at all hours, the speed and intelligence of modern threats make real-time threat detection and response vital.
In fact, recent research reveals that 67% of businesses reported facing at least one attack in the past year – most commonly due to rapid technological advancements. With the added factor of economic uncertainty, 24/7 security monitoring against sophisticated threats is a necessity.
The traditional model – detect, escalate, respond – is often too slow. A delay of even a few hours can mean the difference between a minor security incident and a full-blown breach that disrupts operations and damages your reputation.
The Business Case for 24/7 Cyber Security
Here’s why continuous cyber security matters more than ever:
- Uninterrupted Protection: Cyber threats can strike at any time, making continuous monitoring essential to detect and stop attacks in progress.
- Faster Incident Response: Round-the-clock oversight ensures suspicious activity is investigated and contained before it impacts operations.
- Reduced Business Disruption: Immediate action helps maintain business continuity, avoiding downtime and productivity loss.
- Proactive Threat Management: Ongoing analysis identifies vulnerabilities early, allowing preventive measures to be implemented before issues arise.
- Enhanced Confidence: Knowing your systems are being watched and protected day and night provides peace of mind for leadership and stakeholders.
What Is MDR, and Why Should Your Business Care?
At its heart, MDR works as an always-on extension of your IT team – watching over your systems 24/7, detecting suspicious activity, and responding to threats before they escalate.
It blends advanced technology with expert human analysis to keep your business protected at all times. When delivered through Acronis MDR, these capabilities are taken to the next level with enterprise-grade tools, proven expertise, and global threat intelligence. Let’s explore this further.
A Closer Look at Acronis MDR
At SolCo, our trusted partnership with Acronis enables us to deliver leading MDR protection to our clients. Acronis MDR offers a uniquely integrated approach by combining cyber security, data backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection within a single, streamlined platform.
What sets Acronis MDR apart is its combination of cutting-edge technology and proven cyber security expertise:
- Proven Expertise: Backed by over 25 years of innovation in cyber security, delivering advanced threat detection and rapid response capabilities.
- 24/7 365 SOC Operations: Multiple SOC2-compliant Security Operations Centres provide continuous monitoring and real-time threat analysis, ensuring round-the-clock protection.
- Enterprise-Grade Solutions: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and public sector organisations, offering advanced managed security services including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and incident response.
- Dedicated Security Team: Acronis’ global team of 400+ cyber security specialists – including threat hunters, analysts, and engineers – ensures swift detection, investigation, and remediation.
- Enhanced Threat Analysis: Utilises advanced SIEM and SOAR technologies to deliver deeper threat insights and faster containment, enriching Acronis EDR telemetry.
With SolCo and Acronis MDR, you benefit from the powerful combination of intelligent software and human oversight.
With cyber security experts working around the clock to identify anomalies, investigate alerts, and take decisive action, your business can focus on your long-term goals without disruption.
Why SolCo Is a Trusted Local IT Provider
At SolCo, our cyber security services are built on trust, speed, and expertise. Our team provides expert IT support and delivers enterprise-grade 24/7 security monitoring tailored for businesses that need reliable protection but don’t have in-house security teams.
Whether you are looking to boost your defences with endpoint protection, prepare for compliance audits, or safeguard your systems across multiple sites, our partnership with Acronis MDR ensures you’re covered day and night.
We make enterprise-level threat detection and response accessible and affordable – so you can focus on what you do best, while we handle your security behind the scenes.
Book a chat with us today to take the first step towards a secure future.
Join Us for Our October Webinar on 11th December
Want to learn more about how MDR can protect your business?
Register now for our October webinar on the 11th of December 2025, where we’ll break down the latest cyber threats and show how SolCo and Acronis are helping businesses like yours stay secure – 24/7.
