Synology has announced ActiveProtect Manager 2.0, an upcoming update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliances that features AI-powered threat detection along with broader support for cloud services and virtualized environments.
The update, scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026, is designed to help businesses manage backups across a broader range of infrastructures while reducing the risk of recovering compromised data following a cyberattack.
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 adds backup and recovery support for Azure Virtual Machines, Amazon EC2, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, and Google Workspace. Expanded coverage enables organizations to protect distributed workloads across cloud platforms, on-premises systems, and SaaS services through the same data protection environment.
The update also introduces more flexible recovery options. Virtual machine instances can be restored across platforms in on-premises or cloud environments, giving businesses additional options when redeploying workloads during a disaster recovery process.
Synology also adds support for backups stored in Azure Blob Storage. According to the company, users will be able to restore data directly from backup destinations to production VM environments through a cloud-to-cloud recovery process, helping to reduce the time and cost involved in restoring affected systems.
An important goal of ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 is to identify potential threats before using compromised backups for recovery. Its anomaly detection engine applies machine learning to historical versions of backups and flags irregular activity such as unusual change rates, mass file deletions, and entropy spikes.
Files linked to suspicious activities are automatically quarantined, preventing them from being accidentally restored. The platform can also integrate with third-party antivirus tools to scan backed up data for malware and ensure restore points have been verified before use.
An automatic backup feature adds another layer of protection by reverting to the last vulnerability-free backup when a compromised restore point is detected. The goal is to provide businesses with a cleaner recovery base without requiring administrators to manually identify the most appropriate version.
“AI has turned cyber threats into a force that businesses can no longer overcome, prompting organizations to seek data protection that is reliable and affordable,” said Philip Wong, president and CEO of Synology.
Synology has not announced regional pricing or a specific Middle East release date for ActiveProtect Manager 2.0. The update is currently scheduled to roll out globally during the third quarter of 2026.
