In most cases, small businesses automatically think that world-class cyber protection can only be achieved with huge budgets. Strategic planning effectively expands the maximum security impact while keeping costs to a minimum.
Cloud-Based Security Solutions
By using cloud security services, it does not matter how expensive your on-premise hardware is. Cloud firewalls, email security and endpoint protection are all sold on a subscription basis reducing costs over time with updates to functionality made available automatically as part of the product maintenance. There are a lot of providers available in the market that give you a scalable pricing based on how many employees. For a Barracuda Partner, contact www.primesys.co.uk/partnerships/barracuda/
Multi-Purpose Security Platforms
UTM appliances are combined security products that encompass firewall, antivirus and intrusion-protection features. Although more expensive upfront than standalone components, UTMs simplify things and save on ongoing maintenance.
Prioritise High-Impact, Low-Cost Measures
Invest in areas that yield most security. Also focus spending on areas with the greatest security return. Multi-factor authentication can be available for pennies per user per month but will protect your account from most attacks. When you compare it with the cost of recovering from a successful phishing attack, security training for regular employees comes cheap.
Leverage Built-In Security Features
Security tools are built into mature operating systems. Windows Defender offers solid base-level protection and native encryption secures data at rest.
Managed Security Services
To the point where organisations don’t have such knowledge internally, managed security providers provide a real-time monitoring and response offering at a mere fraction of hiring full time staff to perform this role.
Make smart security investments that will guard your business without breaking the bank.
