Cybersecurity programs in businesses create a net positive effect on the business operations as a whole. Without cybersecurity programs in this age, most businesses would not be able to function properly once someone found out about this. The costs of cyber programs fluctuate with how developed the business wants it to be. In general, a business would need a person to set up and manage their network, server room(s), computer troubleshooting, etc. Infrequent costs would include the cost to replace computers, increasing storage space, or increasing the amount of physical servers. The benefits of a good cyber program pay for themselves in the cost that would be associated with the halt in productivity that would occur if they were not in place. A business needs backup storage that is reliable and consistently checked for any data corruption in the event that they need to be used. Having a professional on staff that is able to troubleshoot daily problems also creates predictable cost to a company that allows them to avoid unexpected factors that could be caused by someone’s inability to easily contact a person that is familiar with the company. Cybersecurity programs also necessary because with the amount of data that companies handle, it makes them a target for nefarious individuals that attempt to steal information. The IT person or people on staff need to train the less technical employees on the many ways that a person is able to gain access to the data they want. The potential for a data leak to a person in this way is one way to justify the cost of someone with extensive knowledge in this field. Not all businesses can avoid an attack completely, but they should be properly prepared to handle one.