Checklists

Control Access Develop an access control policy that outlines who can access the premises, what areas they can access, and when they can access them. This policy should be based on the security requirements of your business and should be communicated to all employees, contractors, and visitors. Install access control systems, such as card readers, biometric scanners, or PIN codes, to restrict access to the premises. These systems can help you monitor who is entering and leaving the premises, and provide an audit trail of access events.

Keep Software Up-to-Date One of the most effective ways to keep software up to date is to implement an automated update process. This can be done through a patch management system or an automated software deployment tool. This will ensure that all devices on the network are running the latest version of the software. When it comes to software updates, security patches should always be the top priority. These updates fix vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to your network.

Implement Strong Database Passwords Develop a password policy that defines the requirements for strong passwords. This should include requirements for password length, complexity, and expiration. Enforce password complexity requirements by requiring passwords to contain a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Set password expiration requirements that require users to change their passwords at regular intervals, such as every 90 days. Use password management tools that can help users generate and store strong passwords securely.

Here the Complete Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist it contains absolutely everything you need to have a strong cybersecurity posture in place. We recommend reading through the list once to get an idea of it and then a second time to note which seem like easy enough to do. Once, you have that list start to work on it little by little to keep you business safe. After, knocking out that list of things you think are easy have another pass and make a list of the more challenging things to handle.