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Business data is considered to be one of the most valuable assets of any company, and keeping that data secured has to be the priority for business owners. Small business owners often neglect the protection of data, either because of the costs associated with it, or because they are not tech savvy enough to employ necessary measures. Many small businesses also don't have IT staff on board to manage their security services. Luckily, business owners can now find security solutions that are both affordable and easy to use, and make sure that their company is protected from financial damage caused by accidents or data security breaches. More and more companies are now choosing SaaS solutions that are rapidly replacing the traditional security software due to numerous benefits that they can offer to businesses of all size.
Software as a Service is a more affordable way to deliver traditional software as it requires no investment in infrastructure and qualified IT staff. Maybe the most significant advantage of SaaS solution over the traditional anti-malware protection for desktops is reduced costs. There are no upfront implementation costs. SaaS does not require you to install anything onto your computer since the software comes to you via your Internet browser. There is no need to invest in costly hardware or software which translates to low maintenance costs and no licensing fees. Security as a Service applications provide higher security expertise than is usually available in a small business. The cloud architecture enables a whole new level of threat detection and real-time updates.
Security as a Service applications can be used at any time and from any location with an Internet access making it a perfect solution for companies with mobile workforce. SaaS security applications are delivered through a supscription model and payment is usually made on a monthly or yearly basis. Support is delivered by the application provider. By using SaaS security apps you will reduce your licensing costs and avoid investments in infrastructure.
One of the top security solutions in the market comes from McAfee, a leading security vendor, in the form of McAfee Total Protection Service. McAfee's Total Protection is an all-in-one security solution for small and mid-sized businesses, integrating protection from viruses, spyware, spam, hackers, identity theft and Web threats. It automatically detects and blocks known and unknown threats from your desktops, laptops, email, and servers.
With McAfee's Total Protection you can avoid worries around security management. From the web-based SecurityCenter console, centralize installation, configuration, reporting, updates, and group management. With any web browser, access SecurityCenter to customize reporting dashboards, set policies, schedule reports, or run virus and vulnerability scans.
McAfee's Total Protection is delivered to you as a service for a monthly/yearly subscription fee. Once you subscribe to the service you can use it from any computer with an Internet connection. You can subscribe to Total protection service on BizCloud Marketplace.
