Why you should choose Software-as-a-Service security models

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), the best-known example of cloud computing, is a delivery model in which applications are hosted and managed in a service provider's datacenter, paid for on a subscription basis and accessed via a browser over an internet connection.

SaaS applications are a natural fit for start-ups and small businesses. These are unlikely to be attracted by the prospect of setting up and managing on-premises infrastructure and applications.

This can lead to large cost savings with the eradication of expenses like installing, maintaining and upgrading on-premises IT infrastructure, versus the operational cost of a SaaS subscription.

Moreover, as your business grows and you need to add more users, rather than investing in additional in-house server capacity and software licenses, you simply adjust your monthly SaaS subscription as required.

According to Market Research Future, the global SaaS market will reach $117 billion by the end of 2022. This growth in the popularity of software-as-a-service is due to multiple benefits, including on-demand and scalable resources, easy upgrades and maintenance, and the fact that there are no infrastructure or staff costs.

This last point in particular is a crucial factor. It is not the business of a start-up or a small-to-medium enterprise to be running their security system. That’s the business of an external security company. Thanks to SaaS solutions, organizations avoid paying for in-house hardware and software licenses with perpetual ownership. They also do not need on-site IT staff to maintain and support the application.

Now, with the cloud these are all external services that you no longer need dedicated bodies to manage. So, expenditure is down, making it an extremely cost-effective and attractive model. Security is just another Software-as-a-Service, as it should be. So, if a business is selling cupcakes, that can now be their priority. Simple as.