For SMBs, the ROI of managed cybersecurity is clear: less risk, less stress, and more time to grow your business.

For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity can feel like a necessary expense that only matters when something goes wrong. However, this mindset can be incredibly costly. Investing in the right partner with the right cybersecurity platform delivers one of the most valuable returns your business can make.

What is Managed Cybersecurity?

Managed cybersecurity involves outsourcing your business’s digital security to a dedicated partner, often a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This partner provides 24/7 protection, threat detection, system monitoring, incident response, and compliance support for a fixed monthly fee. It’s like having a full-time, enterprise-grade security team without the overhead of building one in-house. It is crucial that this partner uses the right platform to provide these critical services effectively.

The Hidden Costs of DIY Cybersecurity

Before considering the return on investment (ROI) of a managed solution, let’s look at the risks of minimal or do-it-yourself cybersecurity. Even a single event can cost more than a year’s worth of managed cybersecurity fees.

• Ransomware attack: The average cost to an SMB can exceed €90,000 in downtime, recovery, and lost data.
• Data breach: Leads to legal fees, lost clients, and significant reputational damage.
• Non-compliance: Results in regulatory fines and lost contracts.
• Tool sprawl: You may be paying for multiple, disconnected tools that overlap and create more work for your IT team.

Where the ROI Really Shows Up

Investing in the right cybersecurity solution provides tangible returns.

1. Reduced Downtime = Real Money Saved: A robust cybersecurity platform drastically reduces response time and limits business disruption, saving you money.
2. Fewer Tools, Lower Costs: A unified platform eliminates redundant software subscriptions and cuts licensing costs. One predictable monthly price makes budgeting simple.
3. Compliance Made Easy: Demonstrating a strong security posture helps you avoid fines and win new clients, especially in regulated industries.
4. Your IT Team Stays Focused: Managed cybersecurity takes routine monitoring and threat response off your team’s plate, freeing them to support operations and growth.
5. Peace of Mind: No more late-night alerts or worrying about backups. An excellent platform provides peace of mind, knowing your systems are protected.

Cybersecurity Made Easy with Coro

This is where a solution like Coro comes in. Coro is a great cybersecurity platform designed for SMBs, offering an all-in-one approach that simplifies security and makes it accessible for small IT teams. It’s also the perfect platform for MSSPs looking to deliver top-tier, managed security services to their clients.

Instead of managing multiple tools, Coro unifies all essential cybersecurity functions into a single, easy-to-use platform. This reduces costs and simplifies management, allowing MSSPs to protect their clients’ digital infrastructure without needing a large, specialised security team.

Coro’s platform includes a range of integrated modules:

• Ransomware and Malware Protection: Proactively blocks malicious threats.
• Email Protection: Scans for phishing and email-based threats.
• Endpoint Protection: Secures all devices, from laptops to servers.
• Cloud Application Security: Protects data and users in cloud services like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Network Protection: Monitors traffic to identify and stop threats.
• Employee Security Awareness Training: Provides simulations and training to educate your team.

The True Cost of Inaction

When you consider the potential consequences of a cyberattack, the value of a comprehensive platform becomes clear. For example, the average daily cost of SMB downtime is over €5,200. This doesn’t even account for the legal and reputational risks from a data breach or the time and money spent on maintaining disconnected tools. It’s not a question of if managed cybersecurity pays off; it’s a question of how quickly.

What You Can Do

Ready to turn insight into action? Here’s how you can make smarter, safer choices for your business:

1. Audit your current cybersecurity setup. Are you managing five different tools for five different problems?
2. Calculate your risk exposure. What would a day of downtime or a breach truly cost you?
3. Look for an all-in-one solution. Coro offers a unified platform that simplifies cybersecurity and helps you achieve real ROI.
4. Start with a trial. A good partner will let you test their service before you commit.

Ready to see the ROI for yourself? With the right partner, you’re not just investing in protection—you’re investing in confidence, continuity, and a competitive advantage. The experts at CREAPLUS are here to help you turn knowledge into action.