Myth #10 - SCION is expensive compared to other cybersecurity solutions.

False! 

SCION is cost-effective and a more economical choice for larger ecosystems. The initial investment is offset by long-term savings, as it reduces the need for extensive, reactive security teams and tools. By focusing on prevention, SCION not only lowers costs but also enhances peace of mind and significantly decreases the risk of cybersecurity incidents and their financial repercussions.   

Reduced attack surface = savings 

✅ Anapaya’s SCION solutions reduce the attacks by at least 10,000x; we’ve often seen an attack reduction of more than 100,000x.

✅  The required infrastructure upgrade for SCION is cost-efficient, rendering many defense systems superfluous.  

✅ SCION shields networks from most of the malicious traffic and therefore reduces costs on traffic filtering and monitoring. Most importantly, SCION reduces the number of false alerts by at least 99%. This reduction results in reduced costs per false alert of at least 200 USD. Based on our analysis and experience, each alert demands 30 minutes of an operator’s time. With the average cost at 400 USD per hour, the cost for the company for each false alert is estimated to be at least 200 USD.

Encryption = savings  

✅ EDGE-to-EDGE encryption is coming soon! A brand-new feature in Anapaya EDGE, designed to elevate the security of your network traffic. As your data travels across the SCION Internet, EDGE-to-EDGE encryption ensures its confidentiality and integrity. The process of encryption and decryption is seamlessly managed by Anapaya EDGE devices at the network's boundaries, providing comprehensive protection throughout the entire journey of your data across the SCION Internet. 

With Anapaya EDGE's EDGE-to-EDGE encryption, there's no need for the complexity and cost of traditional site-to-site VPN setups for connecting your network to remote locations or cloud services. In other words, fewer encryption tools mean greater savings. 

Complex ecosystems = savings 

✅ Anapaya’s SCION-based solutions, when compared with the expense of traditional options like private lines for complex, interconnected systems, prove to be a more cost-effective option. 

If you are curious if SCION can be deployed internationally, read myth 8: "Today, SCION is available only in Switzerland – and can just be deployed for Swiss use cases."

By choosing SCION, you're investing in a solution that not only enhances security but also manages costs effectively, making it a strategic choice for forward-thinking businesses.