The tools and expertise required to set effective blockades against security-related problems can be very expensive. Typically, in large enterprises, a hefty percentage of the IT budget is dedicated to keeping the infrastructure safe. Substantial financial resources for expert personnel, software, and hardware are needed to meet that goal, but even with a large economic commitment it's a challenge to stay current with the tools, skills, and ever-changing knowledge needed to eliminate security threats. This white paper provides an overview to the way hosted security solutions work and provides guidelines to follow when selecting a solution, specifically for SMBs.