These are the most common questions business owners ask about cybersecurity & cloud. Every answer is based on our experience working with growth-stage companies doing $1M to $50M in revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cybersecurity cost for a small business?
Managed cybersecurity for small businesses costs $1,000-$5,000 per month depending on scope. A one-time security assessment runs $5,000-$15,000. SOC 2 compliance programs cost $15,000-$50,000. Penetration testing runs $10,000-$30,000 per engagement. The cost of a breach averages $4.45M, making cybersecurity one of the highest-ROI investments a business can make.
What is SOC 2 compliance?
SOC 2 is a security framework that defines criteria for managing customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Most enterprise buyers require SOC 2 compliance before signing contracts. SOC 2 Type I verifies controls at a point in time. Type II verifies controls over a 6-12 month period.
How long does SOC 2 compliance take?
SOC 2 Type I can be achieved in 3-6 months from a standing start. Type II requires an additional 6-12 month observation period after Type I. Companies with existing security practices can often achieve Type I in 8-12 weeks. WETYR runs accelerated SOC 2 programs that minimize disruption to your engineering team.
Does my business need a penetration test?
If you handle customer data, process payments, operate in a regulated industry, or sell to enterprise customers, you need regular penetration testing. Most compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) require annual pen tests. Beyond compliance, pen tests find vulnerabilities that automated scanners miss.
What is the difference between cybersecurity and IT support?
IT support keeps your systems running - helpdesk, troubleshooting, software updates. Cybersecurity protects your systems from threats - risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response, compliance. Many MSPs offer basic security, but growth-stage companies need dedicated cybersecurity expertise, especially when pursuing SOC 2 or handling sensitive data.
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