#CyberRisk

Create your own cybersecurity playbook with this DIY guide for small businesses. Learn to assess, mitigate, and manage cybersecurity risk efficiently.

DIY Cybersecurity Playbook: Build Your SMB Security Program Solo

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If you’re a small business owner wearing all the hats, from CEO to IT helpdesk, let me tell you why having a solid cyber playbook isn’t just a “nice to have” anymore. It’s your business’s digital survival kit. Threats are no longer just targeting big-money corporations. These days, the bad guys know small businesses often have weaker defenses, and they’re exploiting that. The good news? You don’t need a six-figure budget to defend yourself. You just need to follow a clear, realistic plan, your very own cyber playbook.

Learn how to effectively respond to a data breach to protect your business, reduce impact, and ensure compliance. Step-by-step guide for small enterprises.

What to Do If Your Business Experiences a Data Breach

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A data breach can be a nightmare for any small business, like suddenly remembering you left the oven on at home—except instead of a burned dinner, you’re dealing with financial losses, reputational damage, and potential legal consequences. Small businesses are often targeted due to perceived weaker security defenses, making it crucial to have a response plan before hackers treat your data like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Learn why every small business must have an Incident Response plan to combat cyber threats and how to build one step-by-step.

Why Every Small Business Needs an Incident Response Plan (And How to Build One)

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Small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), over 60% of small businesses experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with ransomware and credential theft among the top threats. Alarmingly, 95% of breaches affecting small businesses were financially motivated, showing that cybercriminals see small businesses as lucrative targets due to their often weaker security postures. Despite these risks, many small businesses lack the necessary Incident Response Plan (IRP) to mitigate attacks effectively.

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