Cybersecurity Budget Calculator
Plan your company's cybersecurity spend. Input company size, industry, and risk level for recommended budget allocations across tools, training, and monitoring.
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Total headcount
Yearly company revenue
Recommended security % of revenue
Adjusts recommended budget
What you spend now
% of employees working remote
Your Results
Calculated in real-time based on your inputs above
Recommended Annual Budget
$440,000
8.8% of revenue — $4,400/employee
Security Tools (40%)
$176,000
Security Staff (35%)
$154,000
Training (15%)
$66,000
Incident Response (10%)
$44,000
Monthly Budget
$36,667
Budget Gap
+$390,000
Estimate Only: These results are approximate calculations based on the values you entered. Actual costs may vary depending on vendor pricing, negotiations, and market conditions.
Pro Tip
The average company spends 6-10% of IT budget on security. High-risk industries (healthcare, finance) should allocate 10-15%. Remote work increases security costs by 15-25%.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations. Actual costs and results may differ significantly. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of IT budget should go to cybersecurity?
Industry average: 10-15% of IT budget. High-risk industries (healthcare, financial): 15-20%. Gartner recommends 6-14% of IT budget. The trend is upward — most companies are increasing security spend 10-15% annually.
What should a cybersecurity budget include?
Core allocations: security tools (40%) — firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM; staff (35%) — security analysts, CISO; training (15%) — employee awareness, certifications; incident response (10%) — DR planning, forensics retainer.
How much should a small business spend on security?
Minimum $3,000-$10,000/year for small businesses (10-50 employees). This covers: endpoint protection, email security, backup, basic monitoring, and employee training. It's far less than the average breach cost of $4.88M.
How does remote work affect security budgets?
Remote work increases security costs by 15-25%. Additional needs: VPN/ZTNA solutions, endpoint security for personal devices, cloud security posture management, security awareness training for remote scenarios.
What's the ROI of cybersecurity spending?
Every $1 spent on cybersecurity prevents an estimated $4-$7 in potential breach costs. Companies with mature security programs experience 50% fewer breaches and 60% lower breach costs when incidents occur.