--- title: Cyber Security Cost Calculator for SA Businesses | Cyber Guard description: How much does cyber security cost in South Africa? Work out your monthly price per user (R69–R99) and compare it with the cost of one fake invoice. --- [![Copy of CYBER GUARD Racing (1)](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/hubfs/Copy%20of%20CYBER%20GUARD%20Racing%20%20(1).png)](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za?hsLang=za) - Solutions - [All solutions](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions?hsLang=za) - [Endpoint Security](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions/endpoint-security?hsLang=za) - [Mobile Security](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions/mobile-security?hsLang=za) - [Email Security](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions/email-security?hsLang=za) - [Microsoft 365 & Cloud Security](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions/cloud-security?hsLang=za) - [24/7 Detection & Response](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/solutions/managed-detection-response?hsLang=za) - Industries - [SMEs](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/sme?hsLang=za) - [Financial Services](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/financial-services?hsLang=za) - [Education](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/education?hsLang=za) - [Healthcare](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/healthcare?hsLang=za) - [Service Providers](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/service-providers?hsLang=za) - [Retail](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/industries/retail?hsLang=za) - [Pricing](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/pricing?hsLang=za) - [Cyber Warranty](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/cyber-warranty?hsLang=za) - Guides & Tools - [Security Guides](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/cyber-guard-blog?hsLang=za) - [Email Security Check](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/tools/email-security-check?hsLang=za) - [Cyber Security Cost Calculator](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/tools/cyber-security-cost-calculator) - Company - [About Us](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/about?hsLang=za) - [FAQ](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/faq-1?hsLang=za) - [Contact](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/contact?hsLang=za) [Contact Us](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/contact?hsLang=za) FREE TOOL # How much does managed cyber security cost in South Africa? Cyber Guard costs R69 to R99 per user per month, with a 5-user minimum. A 25-person business on the Business plan pays R2 125 a month, or R25 500 a year. Use the calculator below to work out your own cost and compare it with what one fake invoice or one day offline would cost your business. ### Your business How many people use a computer or work email? Minimum 5 users per account. Plan **Essentials · R69/user**Managed device and phone protection, ransomware rollback, 24/7 AI monitoring **Business · R85/user**Everything in Essentials plus email, phishing and Microsoft 365 / Google protection **Complete · R99/user**Everything in Business plus 24/7 managed detection and response Your typical supplier payment R Used to compare against one fake-invoice payment. Change it to match your business. Your business's cost of one day offline R Lost sales plus wages for a day without systems, for example after ransomware. Use your own estimate. ### Your Cyber Guard cost R2 125 /month 25 users on Business, month-to-month. Per year**R25 500** Per user per day**R2.79** Cyber warranty included**Up to R1 000 000** [Start 30-day free trial](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/free-trial-1?hsLang=za) [Get a free risk assessment](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/free-risk-assessment?hsLang=za) #### Email me this quote Get this estimate in writing, with what's included and how setup works. We'll send it within one business day. Full name \* Work email \* Mobile number \* Leave blank Email me this quote WHAT AFFECTS THE PRICE ## What decides the cost of cyber security for a small business? Two things: how many people need protecting and how much protection you need. Cyber Guard charges per user, not per device, so each person's laptop and phone are covered for one price. The plan you choose decides whether email, Microsoft 365 and 24/7 managed detection and response are included. #### Essentials · R69/user Managed protection for computers and phones, ransomware rollback and 24/7 AI threat monitoring. #### Business · R85/user Everything in Essentials plus email, phishing and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace protection. Our most popular plan. #### Complete · R99/user Everything in Business plus 24/7 managed detection and response, threat hunting and a named security contact. IS IT WORTH IT? ## Is managed cyber security worth it for a small business? Compare a year of protection with what one incident would cost you. A 25-person business on the Business plan pays R25 500 a year, so a single R150 000 fake-invoice payment equals almost six years of protection. Put your own numbers into the calculator to see your break-even point. Every plan also includes a cyber warranty of up to R1 000 000 to help with recovery costs after a covered attack. It has terms and does not cover money your team pays into a scammer's account, which is why email protection on the Business plan matters for invoice fraud. [SEE FULL PRICING](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/pricing?hsLang=za) [CHECK YOUR EMAIL SECURITY FREE](https://www.cyber-guard.co.za/tools/email-security-check?hsLang=za) FAQ ## Cyber security pricing questions ### Is Cyber Guard priced per user or per device? Per user. Each person's computers are covered, and mobile security can be included in your package. ### Is there a minimum number of users? Yes, the minimum is 5 users per account. ### Is there a contract or setup fee? Plans are month-to-month with 30 days' written notice. There is no setup fee: you get a free self-install link. Dedicated installation is billed separately, and for more than 20 users we scope professional services with you. ### Can I try it before paying? Yes. Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial. ### Do you offer discounts for schools or NPOs? Yes. 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