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A practical cybersecurity checklist for small business

Our straight-talking view on a problem we see every week.

Insight

Small businesses often think security is unaffordable. The opposite is true.

A padlock and a checklist of security basics on a desk
The basics, checked off and reviewed regularly.

The points that matter

  • Turn on multi-factor authentication everywhere.
  • Enable modern endpoint protection on every device.
  • Verify backups with regular test restores.
  • Train staff on one realistic phishing scenario per quarter.

Our view

Most small businesses do not need more security tools — they need the right three things done in order. We will always tell you which single improvement reduces the most risk for your situation.

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The bottom line

Order matters. Do MFA, endpoint protection and tested backups first. The expensive, theatrical security spend is rarely what protects a small business.

Where to start this week

Turn on multi-factor authentication for every account, especially email. Confirm backups are running and restore one random folder to prove it. Update your endpoints and tell staff to expect a short phishing test next quarter. That is the whole list for the first month — done in order, it removes the majority of real-world risk.