Cloud Security for SMBs: Data Protection on a Small Budget

With NovaSoft, your business:

These metrics are scenario-based calculations, founded on the implementation of industry best practices and the following assumptions: **Reduction in Cyberattack Risk (90%):** It is assumed that implementing MFA reduces the risk of unauthorized access by 99.9% (according to Microsoft research), data encryption mitigates damages from data breaches, and regular employee training reduces the success rate of phishing and social engineering by at least 50%. The combined effect of these components, within the context of a specific business, is likely to reduce the overall risk by up to 90%. **IT Security Cost Savings (30%):** It is assumed that NovaSoft's optimized Cloud configuration and strategies enable SMBs to avoid unnecessary licenses, reduce the need for infrastructure management (which often requires highly paid specialists), and prevent costly cyber incidents. For example, if an SMB's annual IT security budget is 10,000 ₾, a 30% saving means an economy of 3,000 ₾ per year. This includes both direct costs and potential losses that would be avoided. **Increase in Employee Productivity (20%):** It is assumed that a secure and reliable digital environment reduces employee anxiety regarding data security, allowing them to focus on core tasks. Furthermore, disruptions and downtime related to security incidents are minimized. If a 10-person team, with an average salary of 1,500 ₾/month, saves 2 hours per week on resolving security issues or due to reduced productivity from fear, this amounts to ~80 hours per month. At 20 ₾/hour (cost of salary), this equals 1,600 ₾ per month, or 19,200 ₾ annually. This represents approximately a 10% increase in the team's productivity value, with the 20% figure encompassing broader efficiency gains in a secure environment.