Cybersecurity often feels like an enterprise problem. The reality: small businesses are frequently targeted precisely because they're assumed to have weaker defenses. The attacks aren't sophisticated — they don't need to be.
The Baseline Every Business Needs
A properly configured firewall. Your internet router is not a firewall. A real firewall inspects traffic, enforces rules, and gives you visibility into what's moving in and out of your network. Most small businesses don't have one.
Separate networks for staff, guests, and IoT devices. Every device on the same network can see every other device. A guest who connects to your Wi-Fi shouldn't be on the same network as your file server.
Multi-factor authentication on every critical system. Email, cloud storage, accounting software, remote access. MFA stops the vast majority of credential-based attacks.
Regular, tested backups. The word 'tested' is important. A backup that's never been restored is a backup you don't actually have.
A written response plan. When something happens — and eventually something will — you want a document that tells you exactly what to do and who to call.
None of this requires an enterprise security budget. It requires the right setup. Book a free assessment to see where your business stands.