Tech 2020 Solutions – Helping Long Island Business Owners Look Ahead

As we move toward 2025, the landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve rapidly. For small to mid-size business owners on Long Island, creating a well-structured IT budget is crucial to maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture.

Here are ten key considerations to help you budget effectively for the upcoming year.

1. Update Your IT Roadmap
Your IT roadmap is your strategic guide, outlining what, when, and how you will implement the necessary IT solutions to support your business goals. As technology and threats evolve, it’s vital to revisit and revise your roadmap regularly. Ensure it addresses current needs, including modern cybersecurity threats.

2. Leverage New Technology Trends
Staying informed about emerging technologies can empower your workforce and improve business outcomes. For 2025, consider integrating solutions like artificial intelligence for threat detection and automating routine tasks. Be mindful of the costs associated with deploying and managing these technologies effectively.

3. Assess Your Technology Lifecycle
Conduct a comprehensive inventory of your technology assets to determine what needs upgrading or replacement. Outdated hardware and software can create vulnerabilities. Make sure to include the costs of replacing legacy systems and the potential need to upgrade firewalls to enhance security.

4. Identify Legacy Systems
Legacy systems can significantly hinder your organization’s agility and security. As you budget for 2025, consider phased upgrades or replacements to modernize your IT environment. This can improve efficiency and security, reducing the risk of costly downtime or data breaches.

5. Understand Cloud Costs
If you’re transitioning to cloud services, it’s essential to know the total cost of ownership. This includes not only the subscription fees but also migration, integration, and management costs. Choose a cloud solution that aligns with your business objectives while ensuring it supports a secure infrastructure.

6. Address the Talent Shortage
The tech talent landscape is competitive. It’s crucial to budget for the hiring and retention of skilled IT professionals, particularly those with cybersecurity expertise. Consider training programs and competitive compensation packages to attract and retain talent.

7. Make Your Disaster Recovery Plan Ransomware-Proof
With ransomware attacks on the rise, ensuring your Disaster Recovery (DR) plan is equipped to manage these threats is essential. Update your plan to include strategies for quickly restoring operations while safeguarding against ransomware that could also compromise backups.

8. Prioritize Cybersecurity Issues
Conduct a risk assessment to identify your top cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Based on this assessment, develop a prioritized list of issues to address in your budget for 2025. This should include investments in advanced firewalls and implementing a managed Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance your threat detection and response capabilities.

9. Consult with Cybersecurity Experts
Partnering with a trusted IT managed service provider like Tech 2020 Solutions can help you navigate the complexities of cybersecurity budgeting. They can provide valuable insights into current threats, effective security measures, and budgetary allocations, ensuring your investments are focused on the most critical areas.

10. Support Growth with Technology
If your business plans to expand, ensure your IT budget reflects this growth. New initiatives, like remote work capabilities or enhanced customer engagement tools, require proper technology support. Consider how each aspect of your IT will facilitate your growth objectives.

Conclusion
As you prepare your IT budget for 2025, remember that cybersecurity should be a top priority. By updating your roadmap, assessing your technology, and incorporating advanced solutions like a managed SOC and upgraded firewalls, you can significantly bolster your defenses against evolving threats. Click here for our FREE CYBERSECURITY BUDGET GUIDE FOR 2025.

Tech 2020 Solutions is here to help you navigate your cybersecurity journey, ensuring your budget aligns with your business goals while protecting your data and operations. Don’t wait—start planning today for a more secure tomorrow.

Remember a security breach is much more expensive than the upfront investment you will make in improving your network and data security with a firewall that can meet the changing threat landscape head-on.

About Tech 2020 Solutions
Tech 2020 Solutions offers complete turn-key solutions for the technologies that drive your business, stores and secures your data and helps you communicate in and outside of your company.
Offering offer multiple levels of on-site and remote support, monitoring and maintenance for your data, IT, phones, and peripheral equipment needs including general IT Support and Services, Cloud Storage and Applications, Network Security, Back Up, Mobile Solutions, VoIP Phone Systems, Unified Communications, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and other Scalable Technologies.

Visit www.Tech2020Solutions.com to learn more about Tech 2020 Solutions, Inc. or call 516-876-8761 or email info@Tech2020solutions.com.

Power Up with John Hassler is a blog distributed by Tech 2020 Solutions, Inc. and written by John Hassler, President, and Founder of the company. To reach John, contact him at 516.876.8761 or via email at news@Tech2020Solutions.com. Connect on LinkedIn and Facebook.