With MissionStaff, you can confidently secure your organization—before threats turn into costly disruptions.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves stuck in a cycle of inaction as cybersecurity challenges grow in complexity and cost. Heightened threats and regulatory pressure mean cybersecurity has never been more critical. New technologies drive increasingly sophisticated and unpredictable risks, and keeping pace can seem overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Cyber threats are rising, and SMBs are prime targets. However, cybersecurity can be both straightforward and cost-efficient when approached with the right strategy.
- Hundreds of assessments performed across diverse industries and company sizes.
- Customized, actionable cybersecurity strategies tailored to your unique business needs.
- Fast, cost-effective service (compared to Big 4 firms’ averages of $75k–$100k over 2–3 months).
- Deliverables designed to satisfy annual audits, support compliance, secure cyber insurance, and aid in M&A preparations.
Average Cost Of A Data Breach
$9.3 Million
Businesses Closed After A Breach
60%
Breaches Caused By Human Error
70%
Did You Know?
- The 2024 average cost of a data breach was $9.3 million for companies based in the U.S.
- Approximately 60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a breach. Contributing factors include significant breach response costs, lost revenue, lost customers, damaged company brand and reputation, lack of security controls, and the lack of cybersecurity insurance.
- Global research from the Ponemon Institute confirms that over 70% of system and data breaches are the result of human error such as misconfigured systems, business email compromise (e.g. users clicking on a malicious link), social engineering on users, and users circumventing company policies.
SMB Cybersecurity:
Six Critical Gaps
SMBs LACK CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY AND BUDGET
Without a dedicated cybersecurity roadmap or budget, SMBs leave their business exposed and vulnerable to costly cyberattacks.
OVERSTRETCHED IT TEAMS CAN’T KEEP UP
IT teams at SMBs are often overwhelmed, responding reactively rather than proactively, allowing threats to slip through unnoticed.
NO SECURITY DOCUMENTATION OR PROCEDURES
When critical security procedures and documentation are absent, SMBs face confusion and costly delays during a cyber incident.
INADEQUATE AUTHENTICATION, ENCRYPTION, AND PATCHING
Poor security measures—such as weak authentication methods, outdated encryption, and neglected vulnerability management—leave businesses exposed to breaches.
INSUFFICIENT MONITORING OPENS DOORS TO CYBER THREATS
Without proactive monitoring for suspicious activities, breaches go undetected until it’s too late, increasing damage and recovery costs.
SMBs OPERATING WITHOUT CYBER INSURANCE
Many SMBs lack cybersecurity insurance, leaving them financially vulnerable when cyberattacks inevitably occur.
Quick Check:
Six Essential Questions
COMPLETE IT INVENTORY
Can you quickly identify all software, hardware, and databases across your company? A clear inventory is foundational for strong cybersecurity.
Can you quickly identify all software, hardware, and databases across your company? A clear inventory is foundational for strong cybersecurity.
RELIABLE CONFIGURATION AND MONITORING
Are your systems securely configured, continuously monitored, and regularly updated? Neglecting these essentials increases your vulnerability.
Are your systems securely configured, continuously monitored, and regularly updated? Neglecting these essentials increases your vulnerability.
SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE DATA
Is your sensitive company and customer data encrypted and reliably protected? Without robust encryption, your data could become an easy target.
Is your sensitive company and customer data encrypted and reliably protected? Without robust encryption, your data could become an easy target.
DETECTION AND DEFENSE CAPABILITIES
Are you confident in your ability to swiftly detect and respond to cyber threats? Rapid response capabilities dramatically reduce potential damage.
Are you confident in your ability to swiftly detect and respond to cyber threats? Rapid response capabilities dramatically reduce potential damage.
ALLOCATING YOUR IT BUDGET
What percentage of your IT budget is dedicated to cybersecurity? Adequate investment is key to reducing cybersecurity risks effectively.
What percentage of your IT budget is dedicated to cybersecurity? Adequate investment is key to reducing cybersecurity risks effectively.
CYBERSECURITY’S ROLE IN BUSINESS DEALS
Are your cybersecurity practices strong enough to pass scrutiny during mergers, acquisitions, or investments? Weak cybersecurity can significantly impact business valuation and deal success.
Are your cybersecurity practices strong enough to pass scrutiny during mergers, acquisitions, or investments? Weak cybersecurity can significantly impact business valuation and deal success.
Why Choose MissionStaff?
Trusted Expertise. Tangible Results.
OUR RAPID RISK ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:
- Maturity assessment of your current cybersecurity posture.
- Cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and tactical plan.
- Executive summary risk assessment and detailed mitigation plan.
- Budget recommendations and staffing guidelines.
- Delivered within 30 days and under $20k.
IMMEDIATE EXPERT SUPPORT
- Interim cybersecurity professionals available to jumpstart your security initiatives.
LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS
- Recruitment support for permanent cybersecurity and IT talent.
ACCESS TO PROVEN EXPERTS
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), interim or fractional
- Security Engineers
- Security Analysts
- Cloud Architects
- Penetration Testers