Cybersecurity Resources
Small Business Defensive Readiness
Start with practical controls that reduce common risks and improve your ability to respond.
Security checklist
Eight actions to prioritize
Use multifactor authentication on email, banking, cloud, and administrative accounts.
Use a password manager and unique passwords for every account.
Keep operating systems, browsers, applications, and network devices updated.
Maintain tested backups that are separated from normal user access.
Train staff to recognize phishing, unexpected attachments, and urgent payment requests.
Limit administrator access and remove accounts that are no longer needed.
Document who to contact and what to disconnect during a suspected incident.
Review cyber insurance, vendor access, and contractual security requirements.