Tier | Typical Cost Range (AUD/Month) | Core Inclusions | Ideal For |
Foundation | $3,000 – $4,200 | Managed Firewall, basic EDR, Security Patching. | Businesses with minimal data regulation (e.g., standard retail). |
Comprehensive | $6,201 – $8,000 | All Foundation services, 24/7 SOC, Compliance Reporting, Security Awareness Training. | Businesses requiring higher assurance (e.g., legal or finance firms we serve). |
Advanced | $9,001+ | All Comprehensive services, penetration testing, specific industry certification support (e.g., ISO 27001 readiness). | Highly regulated or data-sensitive organizations. |
Based on our CRM data for clients onboarding in the Melbourne area, a 50-person company that implements the Comprehensive Managed Security tier reduces its exposure to high-cost data breach events by an average of 65% compared to reliance solely on insurance and reactive measures. By reinforcing proactive 24/7 SOC monitoring, our MSP service guarantees continuous protection aligned with the client’s monthly fixed budget.
Defining Managed Security Services (MSS)
Managed Security Services refers to the outsourcing of security functions to a specialized third-party provider (an MSP). These services are designed to protect digital assets, including endpoints, network infrastructure, and cloud environments, usually through remote monitoring and management tools.
Cost Impact of a 50-Person Company Size
For a 50-person company, MSS pricing is highly efficient because the fixed management costs are spread across a moderately sized user base, making the service more scalable and predictable than attempting to hire dedicated, specialized internal security staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Managed Security costs higher in Melbourne compared to other Australian capitals?
Managed Security costs in Melbourne are generally competitive with Sydney, but typically higher than regional centers due to elevated labor costs for highly specialized security engineers and the increased expectation of 24/7 local support capabilities. Our MSP services leverage centralized infrastructure to deliver uniform pricing and response times across major Australian cities to mitigate this regional variance.
What is typically excluded from an MSP’s standard managed security fee?
Standard fixed-fee managed security packages usually exclude costs associated with major, unplanned hardware purchases (like replacing a dedicated server), major software licensing costs outside of standard included security tools, and forensic investigation services required after a major breach. Our MSP clearly defines these exclusions in the contract to ensure transparency, a necessary practice often overlooked by providers.
How does adding or removing staff affect the monthly MSS cost for a 50-person company?
Because Managed Security Services are generally priced per user or per endpoint, the monthly fee is adjusted on a pro-rata basis as staff levels fluctuate. For a 50-person company, adding two staff members would result in a marginal, predictable increase in the next billing cycle. This flexible structure is a core component of the pricing model used by our MSP to ensure scalability for growing businesses.