Data Protection on a Budget: Cloud Backup Solutions for Small Businesses
Small businesses are being deliberately targeted by cybercriminals, and the damage from a cyberattack of this kind can be devastating.
One in three SMEs in South Africa has fallen victim to a cyberattack, showing that no business is safe.
The reality is small businesses often don’t have an extensive budget to invest in the cybersecurity solutions that large corporations employ.
However, this doesn’t mean they can afford to ignore data protection at any cost – when the cost of a data breach would significantly impact operations, destroy the company reputation – and significantly, could paralyse finances.
What should your cybersecurity budget consider?
Establishing a budget for data protection is a critical component of any small business plan.
By implementing basic security measures that include employee education and choosing a cost-effective cloud storage solution to suit a limited budget, small businesses can safeguard their critical files without overspending.
Cybersecurity is a substantial arena and there are many areas to be considered when prioritising your data protection plan and budget that should include:
- A risk assessment
- Incident response plan
- Business continuity plan
- Employee education
- Identification and management of networking and website vulnerabilities
- Regular testing
- Automated backup plan
Combining peace of mind and the assurance that valuable data is protected from cyberattacks and other risks, Total Data Protection is an excellent secure backup solution designed perfectly for small business needs.
How cloud storage offers secure backup on a budget
Secure cloud storage offers several features to make data protection both secure and affordable. When choosing a package, make sure it ticks these boxes:
- Scalable Plans – Pay for only what you need, with flexible pricing options tailored to small business needs.
- Automated backup – Ensure data is regularly backed up without manual intervention, saving time and IT costs.
- Disaster recovery – In the event of a cyberattack or hardware failure, data can be quickly restored, minimising downtime.
- Local data centers & compliance – Secure storage that complies with regulations, is loadshedding proof, and offers lower costs than international providers.
Real-world benefits for small businesses
Unlike conventional cloud providers such as Google or iCloud which offer basic and reliable services, Soteria goes several steps further and offers granular control over backups, letting businesses select specific files and set custom schedules.
Soteria’s proactive monitoring ensures backups run smoothly, and versioning allows businesses to revert to previous file versions. These are features that iCloud lacks.
With local backup options and encrypted data protection, Soteria Cloud ensures data is secure and recoverable when needed most.
Conclusion: Affordable data protection is within reach
Data protection doesn’t have to be expensive. With Soteria Cloud, small businesses can secure their information without overspending. Protect your data today with a solution that fits your budget.