The SMB security market is awash in tools that were designed for enterprise and repriced for small business. The result is bloated, expensive, and operationally heavy. After running security assessments for 40+ companies under 200 employees, this is the stack that shows up repeatedly in the best-protected organizations.
The Core Stack
Start with Huntress for managed endpoint protection ($7-10/endpoint/month, minimum 10 seats). It ships with a human SOC included — critical when you don't have in-house analysts. Pair it with Cloudflare Zero Trust for network access (free tier handles most SMBs). Add 1Password Teams for credential management and Datto BCDR for backup. That's your foundation, and it's under $200/month for a 20-person company.