As small and medium-sized businesses increasingly rely on digital tools to scale, they have also become prime targets for cyberattacks. From ransomware and phishing to data breaches, the complexity of modern threats can be overwhelming for teams with limited resources. This guide provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap for small business owners and IT leaders to build a resilient security posture without the need for an enterprise-sized budget.
You’ll learn how to identify your most critical assets and implement foundational security controls that stop attacks before they disrupt your operations. Drawing from industry best practices and simplified risk management frameworks, this ebook shows how to create a culture of security that protects your customers, your data, and your reputation.
In this ebook, you’ll discover:
- The SMB Threat Profile: Understand why small businesses are targeted and the most common tactics used by today’s cybercriminals.
- Foundational Security Pillars: Learn the "must-have" defenses, from multi-factor authentication (MFA) to automated patch management and secure backups.
- Securing a Hybrid Workforce: Actionable advice on protecting remote employees and securing cloud applications in a mobile-first world.
- Incident Response for Small Teams: How to prepare a simple, effective plan to ensure your business can recover quickly if a breach occurs.
- Scaling Security with Growth: Explore how a platform approach to security can simplify management and provide enterprise-grade protection as your business expands.
Whether you are just beginning your security journey or looking to strengthen existing defenses, this guide offers the clarity and tools needed to stay secure, compliant, and focused on your business goals.
