In today’s digital landscape, small businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers. You might think cyber security is only for large corporations, but the reality is you and everybody else are a prime target. The good news? Protecting your business doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive.
Here are six tips for improving your cyber security today. Some you may already use, some are new.
Six Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses
Strong Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible for an extra layer of security. Use a password app to keep track of your passwords.
Keep Software Updated Regularly update your operating systems, software, and printer and firewalls to patch security vulnerabilities.
Be Wary of Phishing Be cautious of suspicious emails, links, and attachments. Never share sensitive information unless you’re certain the request is legitimate.
Secure Your Network Use a prosumer or commercial firewall and secure your Wi-Fi network with a good password. Consider a separate guest network.
Back Up Your Data Regularly Back up your important data to an external drive and a cloud service. This ensures you can recover your information in case of a cyber incident.
Educate Your Employees Train your employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats like phishing and malware. Make a game of “best phish attack of the week.”
Cyber security is a process, not a software package. Your best approach is gradual improvement every week.
That’s where Cyber StepTracker comes in.
We believe that robust cyber security shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for large corporations. We’ve designed a simple, affordable, and actionable approach to protecting your business.
Our approach is built on a weekly series of manageable steps. Each week, you’ll receive clear, step-by-step instructions to implement practical security measures. We strip away the complex jargon and enterprise-level solutions, focusing on what you already have and how to use it effectively.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
What We Offer: Practical Tools for a Safer Business
Our Cyber StepTracker program provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow, framework for cyber security.
Everything you need you already have. Learn how to leverage your existing software and tools to proactively reduce your cyber risk. We provide step-by-step guidance.
Asset Management: Identify, monitor, and protect your critical physical and digital assets.
Employee Training: Empower your team with brief, engaging training exercises to recognize and avoid phishing, malware, and other common attacks.
Smart Backups: Automated backups ensure your data is safe, even in the event of a ransomware attack or other disaster. We’ll show you how to set them up.
Imagine your business’s data being exposed, leading to loss of customers, revenue, and trust. Cyber attacks can strike any business, regardless of size. With CyberStepTracker, you can safeguard your data with ease and affordability.
Learn to use your existing software to minimize cyber risks through step-by-step guidance. We provide detailed instructions on:
What is CyberStepTracker? CyberStepTracker is a cyber security service designed for small businesses and sole proprietors, offering affordable, easy-to-use solutions to defend against cyber threats.
How does it work? You’ll receive weekly instructions and resources on this website. Each week focuses on a specific security task, such as setting up two-factor authentication, implementing data backup procedures, or conducting employee training. You can track your progress on our simple dashboard.
How do I start? You start by signing up for the service, then follow the step-by-step guidance to implement security measures using your existing tools. We emphasize targeted steps taken every week to grow your security confidence and improve your cyber defenses. Each step builds upon the previous, creating a strong security posture over time.
What makes Cyber StepTracker different? We focus on practicality and ease of use. We don’t overwhelm you with technical jargon or complex solutions. We help you leverage the tools you already have and build a sustainable security program, one step at a time. Our weekly action plan ensures consistent progress and prevents security from becoming an overwhelming burden.
What if I don’t have technical expertise? You don’t need to be a cyber security expert! Our instructions are written for non-technical users, and our support team is available to answer your questions and provide assistance.
What’s included in the solution? Features include threat reduction, asset management, employee (and proprietor) training, smart backups, network security, personal information security, website security, support access, and a dashboard. And much more.
Why is it different from other solutions? CyberStepTracker simplifies cyber security with an affordable, user-friendly approach that doesn’t require complex setups or expensive software subscriptions. You already have most of the software needed and we provide instructions and guidance on using it to maximum effectiveness.
How much does it cost? We believe business owners should be managing the cyber security for their business. Therefore our fee is $19 monthly per business, when the owner signs up.
Can I cancel any time? Yes, of course, from your next monthly fee.
Look at our sample Action Page.
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