1. REDUCE EMPLOYEE MISTAKES

One of the many advantages of security automation is that it greatly reduces the number of mistakes in the workplace due to human error. Employees are much more likely to become careless and make mistakes if they are continually performing mundane tasks each day. However, security automation is perfect for handling many of these duties, such as automatically downloading the latest security updates or uploading daily data backups to the cloud. Time saved by automation = more time to focus on the tasks at hand. And we call that a productivity win.

2. IMPROVE INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCESS

A cyber-attack is one of the most persistent threats that small business owners face on an ongoing basis. Understanding the best way to limit the dangers of these attacks is essential in keeping your company secure. STEP Software can use security automation services to set you up to respond automatically to a wide variety of cyberattacks in the workplace, such as phishing attempts, malware, or man-in-the-middle attacks. These incident response plans play a crucial role in limiting damage while also immediately responding to these attacks. Potential damage = reduced, potential effective employee response = increased. Now there’s a good-looking small business equation.

3. ENHANCE WORK PERFORMANCE

An added benefit of security automation is that it is highly effective in improving work performance for each employee. For example, employees will be able to focus on their primary job tasks without constantly dealing with outside distractions. Intrusion from an outside source can disrupt an employee’s train of thought long past the initial disruption. Concentrating on more critical tasks will allow each employee to work more efficiently, which also provides additional value to your business.

4. ALWAYS RELIABLE

Reliability is the key to success for any business, and an automated system is much more likely to deliver positive ROI by completing essential tasks for your company. On the other hand, employees are prone to making mistakes that can lead to downtime or errors that increase the chance of a cybersecurity incident. This is why it is so profoundly beneficial to have a managed service provider who will continually monitor automation services to ensure that everything is working at an optimal level on an ongoing basis – and knows how and when to jump in when something goes awry.

Security automation services from an IT service provider offer immense benefits for small businesses. These advantages include enhancing work performance, reducing employee mistakes, improving incident response plans, and always having reliable technology. STEP Software can help your company implement and manage a security automation system that best meets the needs of your business, leading with solutions to your technology issues and continuing with enabling your workforce to optimize the way they work with the tech they’ve been given. Ultimately, security automation is an excellent investment that maximizes productivity while also keeping your entire organization much safer from cybersecurity threats. Talk to a STEP Software professional today to find out more about security for your small business needs.