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The 25-Point Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist
Most small businesses don't know what they're missing until after a breach. This checklist gives you a clear, honest picture of where you stand — and what to prioritize first.
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Preview: The 25-Point Checklist
This covers what insurers require, regulators expect, and attackers look for first.
Access & Identity
1.Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled on all accounts
2.Unique passwords for every system (password manager in use)
3.Admin accounts separate from daily-use accounts
4.Offboarding process for departed employees
5.Privileged access limited to those who need it
Endpoint & Network Security
6.Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) on all devices
7.Automatic OS and software updates enabled
8.Business-grade firewall in place
9.Wi-Fi network segmented (guest vs. business)
10.Remote access secured (VPN or Zero Trust)
Email & Phishing
11.Email filtering and anti-spam enabled
12.Anti-phishing controls active
13.DMARC, SPF, and DKIM configured for your domain
14.Employees trained to recognize phishing
15.Business Email Compromise (BEC) awareness training completed
Data & Backups
16.Critical data backed up offsite or to cloud
17.Backup restore process tested in last 90 days
18.Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
19.Data retention and deletion policy in place
20.Customer/patient data inventory documented
Compliance & Incident Response
21.Incident response plan documented
22.Applicable compliance frameworks identified (HIPAA, NIST, HB 1351, etc.)
23.Cyber insurance policy in place (or evaluated)
24.Vendor/third-party security reviewed
25.Annual security risk assessment completed
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