Most small businesses assume they're too small to be a target. In practice, small businesses are targeted precisely because attackers expect weaker defenses. The good news: the biggest gains come from a handful of basics, not an expensive overhaul.
1. Use a password manager
Reused and weak passwords are still the single biggest cause of breaches. A password manager makes it painless to use a unique, strong password for every account.
2. Turn on multi-factor authentication
Enabling MFA on email, banking, and admin accounts blocks the majority of automated account takeover attempts, even if a password leaks elsewhere.
3. Keep software and devices updated
Most breaches exploit known vulnerabilities that already have a patch available. Regular updates on operating systems, browsers, and apps close that gap.
4. Back up your data - and test the backup
A backup you've never restored from is not a real backup. Regularly test that you can actually recover your files, especially before you need to.
5. Train your team to spot phishing
Technical controls only go so far - most breaches start with someone clicking a convincing email. A short, regular training session goes a long way.
None of these require a large budget, just consistency. If you'd like a proper security review, that's exactly what our Cybersecurity service covers.
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