Common SMB Cybersecurity Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common cybersecurity mistakes small and mid-sized businesses make—and practical steps to fix them without breaking your budget.
21 posts tagged with "SMB security"
The most common cybersecurity mistakes small and mid-sized businesses make—and practical steps to fix them without breaking your budget.
A practical guide to choosing between free and paid security tools for small and mid-sized businesses—what's worth the investment and where you can save.
A practical guide for executives on how to read and understand penetration test reports—what matters, what doesn't, and how to take action.
A practical guide to multi-factor authentication for SMBs—why it's essential, how to implement it, and how to get your team on board.
A practical guide to phishing attacks—what they are, real-world examples targeting SMBs, and how to defend your business against them.
A practical guide to training your team on password security—including diceware passphrases, real-world breach examples, and best practices.
A practical guide to security risk assessments for small and mid-sized businesses—what they are, what's involved, and why they matter.
Why your IT guy isn't a security expert—and why that's okay. Understanding the distinct roles of IT support and cybersecurity professionals.
A practical guide to HIPAA and GDPR compliance for small and mid-sized businesses—what they mean, what's required, and how cybersecurity fits in.
How to recognize the warning signs of a security breach and take immediate action to minimize damage.
A practical guide to ransomware—what it is, real-world examples, and how to prepare your SMB before an attack happens.
How to think about cybersecurity as an investment that generates returns—and how to calculate the ROI for your business.
The uncomfortable truth about SMB security: why attackers prefer small businesses and what you can do about it.
What cyber insurance underwriters actually evaluate and how to position your business for better coverage and lower premiums.
A practical security roadmap for startups: what to implement at each stage of growth without slowing down innovation.
How to secure a distributed workforce: practical tools, policies, and tactics for remote and hybrid teams.
Understanding the red team and blue team concepts and how small and medium businesses can benefit from both offensive and defensive security approaches.
A practical guide to penetration testing—what it is, why it matters, and how it helps protect your business from real-world cyberattacks.
Learn how to deliver effective employee cybersecurity training that boosts your human firewall without slowing down your business. Practical strategies for engaging, bite-sized security awareness.
A complete guide to the penetration testing process—from kickoff to final report. Learn what happens during a pentest and how to prepare your team.
A ready-to-use cybersecurity policy template tailored for small businesses and lean teams. Includes implementation tips and best practices for protecting your digital operations.