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42 Cybersecurity Controls
Every Small Business Needs

The same checklist security teams use with enterprise clients — adapted for SMBs with limited budgets and no dedicated IT staff. Download it free, work through it at your own pace.

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60% of SMBs that suffer a breach shut down within 6 months
$149K average cost of a data breach for a small business in 2024
82% of breaches involve stolen credentials or phishing

5-Question Self-Assessment

Score yourself before you start the full checklist

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Do you require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all employee accounts?

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When was the last time you updated all software and applied security patches?

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Do you have a documented backup of your business data, and have you tested restoring from it in the last 90 days?

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Do you run phishing simulation training for employees at least quarterly?

5

Do you have a documented incident response plan — even a simple one-page doc?

Answer all 5 questions to see your score.

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The 42-Point Security Checklist

Click each item to mark it done. Your progress is saved locally in your browser.

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Passwords & Access Control 0/7

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Email & Phishing Defense 0/7

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Device & Endpoint Security 0/6

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Backup & Recovery 0/5

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Vendor & Third-Party Risk 0/5

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Incident Response 0/6

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Compliance Mapping 0/6

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Ongoing Security Hygiene 0/6

Your Overall Score 0/42

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