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Free cybersecurity resources to help you protect your business. No signup requiredβ€”just download and use.

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Security Checklists

Quick-reference checklists to audit your security posture. Print them out, work through them, and identify gaps in your defenses.

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SMB Security Essentials Checklist

20-point checklist covering the fundamental security controls every small business should have in place.

PDF β€’ 4 pages
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Employee Onboarding Security Checklist

Ensure new hires start with proper security hygiene. Covers accounts, access, training requirements.

PDF β€’ 2 pages
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Vendor Risk Assessment Checklist

Questions to ask before bringing on new vendors. Evaluate third-party security practices.

PDF β€’ 3 pages
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Incident Response Readiness Checklist

Are you ready for a breach? This checklist ensures you have the basics covered before disaster strikes.

PDF β€’ 3 pages
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In-Depth Guides

Comprehensive guides that go deeper into specific security topics. Perfect for understanding threats and implementing defenses.

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Cybersecurity Career Transition Guide

Complete guide for transitioning into cybersecurity from military, IT, or other fields. Includes skill mapping, resume templates, and interview prep.

PDF β€’ 25 pages
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Phishing Defense Guide for SMBs

Comprehensive guide to recognizing, preventing, and responding to phishing attacks. Includes real examples and employee training tips.

PDF β€’ 18 pages
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Password Policy Template & Guide

Ready-to-use password policy template with implementation guidance. Covers complexity, rotation, and password managers.

DOCX + PDF β€’ 8 pages
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Remote Work Security Handbook

Security best practices for distributed teams. VPN setup, secure home networks, and collaboration tool security.

PDF β€’ 15 pages
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Data Classification Framework

Template for categorizing your business data by sensitivity. Includes handling guidelines for each classification level.

PDF + Templates β€’ 10 pages
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Templates & SOPs

Ready-to-use templates for security documentation. Customize them for your organization and save hours of work.

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Security Incident Report Template

Document security incidents properly with this structured template. Covers timeline, impact, response, and lessons learned.

DOCX
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Threat Model Template

Simple threat modeling worksheet for identifying and prioritizing risks to your business assets.

XLSX + PDF
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Security Awareness Training Tracker

Track employee security training completion, certifications, and refresher schedules.

XLSX
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Business Continuity Plan Template

Lightweight BCP template for SMBs. Covers critical systems, recovery priorities, and contact lists.

DOCX
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Free Tools

Open-source tools and utilities to help with security tasks. Built for real-world use cases.

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Password Strength Tester

Offline tool to test password strength against common attack methods. No data leaves your machine.

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Email Header Analyzer

Analyze suspicious email headers to identify spoofing attempts and trace message origins.

Web Tool
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Security Policy Generator

Answer simple questions to generate customized security policies for your organization.

Web Tool
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