Cutting Corners on Cybersecurity Could Cost You Everything

Daniel Bracho • July 26, 2024

Cutting Corners on Cybersecurity Could Cost You Everything

As a business owner, you always look for ways to save money and make your business more profitable. Using AI tools, finding better deals, and making your operations more efficient are great ways to save. But one place you should never cut corners is on antivirus or firewall software.

Why Free Software Isn’t Good Enough?


Limited Protection

Free antivirus and firewall software might protect against some known viruses, but they can't catch everything. Cybercriminals are always creating new viruses that can trick even the best security systems. Free software, which is not frequently updated, often lacks the advanced features needed to keep your business safe.


Hidden Costs

Free software might seem like a great way to save money, but these programs make their money somehow. They often do this by showing ads, making sponsored recommendations, and collecting and selling your personal data. This means your information, like age and gender, could be sold to advertisers.


Risk of Malware

Some free cybersecurity tools come with malware already installed. Hackers create fake versions of free software to trick business owners into downloading them, which can infect your computer immediately and give hackers access to your network.


Reactive, Not Proactive

Free antivirus software usually only detects problems after they happen. The goal of good cybersecurity is to prevent data breaches from occurring in the first place. If you're using free software, make sure you have a strong recovery plan because you'll likely need it.


The Real Cost of Free Software

Paid cybersecurity solutions are less expensive than you might think and far more cost-effective than dealing with a data breach. If you've been using free antivirus or firewall software, it's time to upgrade.


Our cybersecurity experts can provide you with a FREE Security Risk Assessment to find any vulnerabilities in your system and tell you how to fix them. Schedule your assessment by clicking here or calling us at 941-493-5126.

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