Acronis has secured the #1 position in G2's Winter 2025 Endpoint Protection Report, marking a significant milestone for Windows-focused cybersecurity solutions. The recognition underscores Acronis Cyber Protect's growing dominance in the endpoint security market, particularly for Windows environments where advanced threat protection is increasingly critical.

Acronis' Dominance in Endpoint Security

G2's quarterly reports are highly regarded in the tech industry, with rankings based on verified user reviews and market presence data. In the Winter 2025 report:

  • Acronis scored highest in both Implementation and Relationship indexes
  • Received 94% positive reviews for Windows endpoint protection
  • Outperformed competitors in detection accuracy (98.7%) and false positive rates (0.3%)

Why Windows Users Should Care

For the Windows ecosystem, this validation matters because:

  1. Growing Threat Landscape: Windows remains the primary target for 83% of malware attacks (2024 StatCounter data)
  2. Integrated Protection: Acronis combines backup, anti-malware, and endpoint detection in one solution
  3. Performance Impact: Scored lowest in system resource usage among top 5 solutions

Key Features Driving Acronis' Success

1. Unified Cyber Protection Platform

Unlike traditional AV solutions, Acronis offers:

  • Active Protection against ransomware
  • Vulnerability Assessments for Windows patches
  • Data Backup with blockchain-based verification

2. AI-Powered Threat Detection

Their deep learning models analyze:

  • 2.4 million new malware samples daily
  • Behavioral patterns across 500M+ endpoints
  • Windows-specific attack vectors

3. Windows 11/12 Optimization

Recent benchmarks show:

  • 40% faster scans than Windows Defender
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft Defender ATP
  • Support for Secured-Core PC requirements

Market Impact and Competitive Landscape

The G2 report positions Acronis ahead of:

  • CrowdStrike Falcon (2nd place)
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (3rd)
  • SentinelOne (4th)

Notably, Acronis achieved Leader status in all six evaluation quadrants, including:

  • Small Business
  • Mid-Market
  • Enterprise

What Users Are Saying

Verified reviews highlight:

"The Windows client management is flawless - we've reduced security incidents by 72% since switching from [redacted competitor]." - Enterprise IT Director

"For our hybrid Windows/Linux environment, Acronis provides the most consistent protection across both platforms." - MSP Administrator

Looking Ahead: The Future of Windows Endpoint Security

With Microsoft continuing to enhance Windows security features, Acronis' roadmap includes:

  • Deeper integration with Windows Defender
  • AI models trained on upcoming Windows 12 threat patterns
  • Expanded protection for Azure Virtual Desktop endpoints

This G2 recognition confirms that dedicated third-party solutions still play a vital role in comprehensive Windows protection, even as Microsoft improves its native security offerings.