How Much Does Managed Cybersecurity Cost?
Managed cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses typically range from $2,000 to $15,000 per month, depending on the number of users, endpoints, compliance requirements, and service scope. This represents a fraction of the $200,000+ annual cost of building an internal security team — while providing 24/7 SOC coverage that a single hire cannot deliver.
The Real Cost of Cybersecurity
Before you evaluate MSSP pricing, understand what you're actually comparing it against. Building an internal security team is a capital-intensive undertaking most SMBs cannot sustain.
Internal Security Team
True annual cost
Before benefits, overhead, turnover risk, and tool sprawl
Managed MSSP (Vigil Cyber)
Complete coverage, predictable cost
Full SOC team, enterprise tooling, compliance support — included
Most SMBs save 60–80% compared to building an equivalent in-house capability
And get more coverage — because an MSSP brings a full team, 24/7 shifts, and tooling built at enterprise scale.
What Affects Managed Security Pricing
No two businesses have identical security requirements. These variables shape where your investment falls within the typical range.
User & Endpoint Count
The number of users, workstations, and servers directly scales monitoring scope, licensing, and SOC workload. More endpoints mean broader coverage requirements.
Compliance Requirements
HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, and PCI DSS add documentation, control implementation, and audit support overhead. Each framework brings specific tooling and evidence requirements.
Current Security Posture
Greenfield engagements (no existing tools) require more upfront deployment work. Organizations with existing infrastructure may have lower onboarding complexity.
Industry & Risk Profile
Financial services, healthcare, and defense contractors face higher threat density and regulatory scrutiny, which translates to broader monitoring and stricter controls.
Service Level
Monitoring-only engagements cost less than full managed security with active response. The more hands-on the service, the more resources are dedicated to your environment.
Contract Term
Month-to-month agreements offer flexibility at a slight premium. Annual contracts provide pricing certainty and typically reduce the monthly investment.
What You Get at Each Level
Ranges shown reflect typical SMB engagements. Your exact investment depends on scope, user count, and compliance requirements. All tiers include onboarding, 24/7 SOC access, and a dedicated account team.
Essential Security
$2K–$4K/mo
Basic protection
Managed Security
$4K–$8K/mo
Most SMBs
Complete Security
$8K–$15K/mo
Regulated industries
Ranges are representative. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your specific environment.
The Cost of Not Having Security
Every dollar saved by deferring cybersecurity is borrowed against the cost of a breach. These are the numbers your insurance underwriter already knows.
Cyber Insurance Is Tightening
Insurers are increasingly denying claims — or coverage entirely — for organizations that lack documented security controls. The controls they require (EDR, MFA, email security, patching) are precisely what a managed MSSP delivers. Your MSSP investment may directly determine whether your policy pays out when you need it most.
Pricing Questions Answered
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask before requesting a quote.
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