Cutting Cybersecurity Costs Without Compromising Safety

In today’s challenging economic landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the dual pressure of reducing costs while strengthening their cybersecurity posture. Cyber threats are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, yet many SMBs struggle with limited IT budgets. The good news? Cutting cybersecurity costs doesn’t have to mean cutting corners.

By adopting cost-effective solutions like Active Secure 365 and leveraging a Microsoft Cloud Cost Control & Security Posture Health Check, businesses can achieve robust protection without breaking the bank.

The Financial Strain of Cybersecurity

Many SMBs are spending more than necessary on cybersecurity tools, with Gartner estimating that 30% of organizations overspend on software licensing due to inefficiencies and poor management practices. Meanwhile, under-protected organizations risk costly cyberattacks that can cripple their operations.

Cost-Effective Cybersecurity with Active Secure 365

Active Secure 365 by BDO Digital offers SMBs a comprehensive cybersecurity solution at a predictable, subscription-based cost, helping your business stay protected without the risk of overspending. Here’s how Active Secure 365 can help:

• Comprehensive Protection at a Fixed Cost: Active Secure 365 includes continuous threat monitoring, endpoint protection, and Extended Detection and Response (XDR), allowing businesses to defend against advanced threats while staying within budget.
• Cloud security policy management and administration: We manage your cloud security device, data and user policies to help you maintain compliance and protection across your data estate
• Security Awareness & Education:  Deliver ongoing user-awareness training to help prevent the most defendable threats and create a vulture of vigilance
• Active Assure continuously validates your security controls in real time, proactively helping identifyi any gaps or weaknesses before they can be exploited.
• Cost Control Through Licensing Management: Many businesses overspend on software they don’t fully utilize. Active Secure 365 is built to help optimize your Microsoft licensing, so you only pay for what you need.
  
  

By aligning your cybersecurity investment with your actual needs, you can protect your business without overspending on unnecessary tools or services.

Cutting Costs While Strengthening Cybersecurity

Beyond managing licensing costs, SMBs can take advantage of Active Insights to uncover hidden cost-saving opportunities. By working to optimize cloud usage and consolidating third-party solutions, Active Insights helps businesses reduce their overall IT expenses while improving security.

Additionally, by scheduling a Free Attack Simulation, SMBs can identify vulnerabilities in their systems without costly downtime or disruptions, ensuring that your cybersecurity investments are focused where they matter most.

The Microsoft Cloud Cost Control & Security Posture Health Check

One of the most effective ways to cut cybersecurity costs is by optimizing your Microsoft investments. The Microsoft Cloud Cost Control & Security Posture Health Check is a comprehensive, no-cost assessment that helps SMBs:

• Review Current Microsoft Spend: Understand how you’re using your Microsoft licenses and identify areas where you can unlock additional value.
• Identify Immediate Savings: Many businesses uncover up to 45% in savings during this Health Check by identifying underused or misallocated resources.
• Align Costs with Business Value: The Health Check provides detailed recommendations on how to reduce costs without compromising security.
  
  

With this Health Check, SMBs can enhance their cybersecurity while freeing up resources for other areas of their business.

Get Started Today

Ready to cut costs without compromising safety? Schedule a Microsoft Cloud Cost Control & Security Posture Health Check to uncover savings and improve your cybersecurity stance today.