It is widely accepted that in business, larger organizations have an intrinsic advantage over small businesses. The reasons why are obvious, aren’t they? A large company has more staff, more influence, and a larger budget.
While all of that may be true, that doesn’t necessarily mean that a larger business does have an advantage. When looking at information security in particular, a large organization can actually mean increased risks. Let’s look at why.
Information overload
Larger organizations have seemingly endless amounts of information to collect and safeguard. With nearly everything stored digitally, it is difficult to grasp the scope; imagine ever expanding file folders of records for multiple thousands of customers. The sheer volume of information makes it difficult to be certain that every single document is handled properly.
Even a well trained staff can make mistakes
Training is an important part of cyber security. Staff needs to know how to handle, record, and disclose information in keeping with regulatory guidelines. By simply applying the law of averages, it is more likely that an error will occur with a large staff than in a small, well trained staff. Data breaches can be initiated by actions as simple as mistakenly clicking a link in an email or dropping a thumb drive leaving the office. Smaller numbers often equals higher awareness and accountability.
Resources don’t equal convenience
A large company may have budget, space and personnel that a small company can only dream of. These increased resources don’t necessarily mean that they have an easier time protecting their information. Perhaps the biggest danger is loopholes, and no amount of money can effectively protect against those little vulnerabilities that are so common in large companies (and so easy to exploit).
It can be daunting for a small business to address the same regulatory guidelines as a large business, but the small business actually has some advantages. What used to require an on-staff security expert can now be accomplished remotely in an affordable and effective way. The classic resources are nice to have, but are no longer required to adequately protect a business, and by extension, it’s clients and valuable reputation.
What’s the solution?
Imagine a device that takes up minimal space on a desk, requires no expensive hardware or software, can be managed remotely (meaning no in-house IT staff necessary) and frees you up from worrying about maintenance, warrantees and trouble shooting. Are you picturing it? Look closer – the name across the side is SOCSoter. This handy device offers reliable continuous monitoring with a variety of security packages that can be tailored to specific needs. With an affordable monthly fee, SOCSoter allows small businesses to monitor and protect their information security as effectively as their large counterparts.
The unprecedented convenience of SOCSoter makes it a game changer for small businesses in regulated industries. Learn more about how it protects small businesses across the country by visiting www.SOCSoter.com.