Most cyber problems at small businesses don’t start with sophisticated hackers. They start with an old password, a missing backup, or a convincing email asking someone to change a payment. The good news is that a handful of practical habits go a long way.
Our free Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist walks through 15 plain-language steps any small office, shop, church, or nonprofit can take, with no technical background needed. Fits on a single page.
What’s inside
- Simple ways to protect email, banking, and client accounts
- Device and software basics that close common gaps
- How to spot payment-change and gift-card scams
- Backup and Wi-Fi checks you can do this week
- A short “what if” plan so you know what to do if something goes wrong
Run a tax or accounting practice?
Choose the CPA & Tax Firm version. It covers the written information security plan (WISP) required under the FTC Safeguards Rule and points you to IRS Publication 5708, the IRS’s free WISP template for tax and accounting practices.
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Prefer to talk it through?
A checklist is a great start, but every business is a little different. Book a free 15-minute intro call and, if it’s helpful, we’ll follow up with a free on-site review. Or call 919-915-0939.
AscendaSoft is a family-owned and operated IT solutions and services business near Benson, NC, serving Johnston County and nearby communities. The checklist is general guidance, not legal advice.