Spoiler: Yes. And here's why.
Starting a business is a little like building a plane mid-flight. You’re juggling everything—branding, staffing, product development, finances—and somehow still trying to sleep eight hours a night (good luck with that). Amidst the hustle, there’s one thing that often gets shoved to the bottom of the to-do list: cybersecurity.
But here’s the reality: skipping cyber liability insurance isn’t just risky. It could be the difference between a minor hiccup and a total business shutdown.
Cybercriminals aren’t looking for giant corporations with entire IT departments—they’re after low-hanging fruit. And unfortunately, startups with basic security (or none at all) are a perfect target.
Phishing emails, ransomware, and data leaks don’t discriminate by company size. If you collect customer data, use email, or accept payments online, you’re on the radar.
DaZZee sees this happen all the time: local businesses and city offices caught off guard, thinking they were too small to worry. It’s a tough lesson when it happens. That’s why Fortify IT exists—to help small businesses build defenses before it’s too late.
Think of it as a safety net for when the worst happens. Cyber liability insurance helps cover:
Legal fees and settlements if customer data is exposed
Costs for notifying customers and offering credit monitoring
Lost income if your systems are down from an attack
IT recovery costs to get you back up and running
But—and this is important—insurance is not a substitute for cybersecurity. Most policies require you to have reasonable safeguards in place. No backups? Weak passwords? No employee training? That could void your coverage.
This is where DaZZee steps in. We work with startups and growing teams to put real protection in place. Our Fortify IT service includes 24/7 monitoring, dark web scanning, Microsoft 365 security hardening, and employee training to reduce risk. Basically, it’s like giving your startup a full-time bodyguard.
Pair that with Managed IT, and you’ve got a reliable partner to handle the tech side of your business while you focus on growth. Plus, we help you prepare the documentation and processes cyber insurance providers expect to see—so you’re more likely to get covered and stay covered.
Yes. Especially if you:
Store any kind of customer or employee data
Use cloud services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Accept online payments
Have remote workers
Operate in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, or education
Basically, if you’re operating in 2025, you probably need it. And the earlier you set this up, the easier—and cheaper—it is.
At DaZZee, we believe startups deserve the same level of protection as big businesses—without the big-business price tag. Our cybersecurity and IT services are built with local startups in mind, especially those across Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas.
Need help figuring out where to start? Let’s chat. We’ll walk through your setup, spot any red flags, and get you moving in the right direction.
👉 Schedule a free consultation with our team today