Who is Acronis’ New Chief Information Security Officer?
A global leader in cyber protection, Acronis provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management for managed service providers, small and medium businesses and enterprise IT departments.
Providing highly efficient solutions that are designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate and recover from modern cyber threats with minimal downtime, Acronis ensures data integrity and business continuity.
Unique Features:
- AI-based malware protection
- Blockchain-based authentication
- Hybrid cloud architecture.
Appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer, Gerald Beuchelt will lead the execution of Acronis’ global information security strategy ensuring the protection of the company’s information, systems and technologies.
He will also advance Acronis’ goal to protect all data, applications, and systems, and will support the expansion of Acronis’ impact in the cybersecurity community through new research, reports and threat intelligence.
“Acronis’ breadth of product capabilities, global impact, and strategic direction is truly exciting," said Gerald.
He adds: “I’m particularly inspired by the company’s dedication to making security solutions scalable and accessible for service providers, enterprises, SMBs and individual users alike. My focus will be on maintaining and continuously improving our security posture to address the increasingly complex threat landscape.
As part of Acronis TRU, we will implement research-driven guidance that will shape Acronis’ capabilities to protect against modern threats while raising awareness of how our solutions empower businesses to succeed. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Acronis to expand our influence in the cybersecurity community.”
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Gerald has an extensive background in the industry.
“We are proud to welcome Gerald to Acronis as our new CISO,” said Ezequiel Steiner, CEO at Acronis.
He adds: “His extensive experience and forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity will play a vital role in advancing our mission to protect all data, applications, and systems for organizations worldwide. As CISO, he will drive initiatives that ensure our customers and partners benefit from Acronis’ natively integrated solutions, which eliminate complexity and provide unmatched simplicity and performance.”
Scaling in security
Focused on scalable technology, proactive process management and people-centric security frameworks, Gerald’s interests align with Acronis’ commitments to providing accessible and advanced cyber protection.
As a key member of executive leadership, he will collaborate closely with the Acronis team to strengthen the company’s security posture by advancing its cybersecurity strategy.
Gerald is not only a leader within the corporate world, but an active participant in the broader cybersecurity community. He has served on various boards and committees, having contributed to publications and standards in the field.
Gerald has earned numerous prestigious awards, including CISO of the Year from the HMG Global Leadership Institute, highlighting his exceptional leadership and contributions to the cybersecurity field.
His insights and leadership will help Acronis to shape the future of cybersecurity.
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