Small Business Cybersecurity

Avoid the overkill cybersecurity programs that most Virtual CISO services offer. Adelia Risk specializes in strengthening cybersecurity programs for small and midsize businesses.

Small Business Cybersecurity
Guides & Templates

We use these same guides and templates when helping our Virtual CISO clients build policies and procedures. 

Information Security Policy

An information security policy makes you think through and address how data is handled in your business — and it outlines how to keep your data safe.

Incident Response Policy

Incidence response is having a plan for when something bad happens. You need to know who will do what when an incident occurs.

Employee Termination Checklist

Firing an employee, or having an employee leave voluntarily? Use this list of 28 measures to keep your business safe.

Physical Security Checklist

Use this checklist to evaluate your physical security risk, and what you can do to prevent break-ins, harm to employees, legal liability, and security breaches.

Ransomware Playbook

Ransomware hits companies of all sizes. Many companies, even small ones, need to put together a specific plan for ransomware, known as a “ransomware playbook.”

Third Party Vendor Risk

You need to make sure your third-party vendors are doing a good job handling your sensitive information. But what is the best way to do that?

3 Steps to Strong
Small Business Cybersecurity

Step

1

Use multi-factor authentication (MFA)

It’s the best way to protect your personal and work accounts. Set up MFA everywhere you can, but at a minimum, set it up here: email, banking, social media, client information accounts.

Step

2

Be cautious when clicking links

Whether it’s a link in an email, text message, or on a website, always be cautious. If you aren’t 100% sure that the link is legitimate, do not click!

Step

3

Keep your computers Updated

Set your computer and programs to auto-update when possible. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities on unpatched systems.

Benefits of working with a Virtual CISO

A Virtual CISO provides expert guidance and leadership, stops cyberattacks, and protects your revenue and reputation.

Small Business Cybersecurity
Programs need secure computers

Follow these best practices to make sure your computers are secure.

Mac Security Guide

You may think of Macs as ‘hack-proof’ and much safer than Windows. That’s not necessarily true. Follow these 10 best practices to secure your Macs.

Windows Security Guide

Windows computers have a number of security features to protect your data. Unfortunately, they aren’t always turned on by default. Read on for the 12 best practices.

Popular
Cybersecurity Topics

Certain topics come up again and again: password guidelines, how to spot phishing messages, and more. Learn about each by clicking the links below:

Email Authentication

Hackers can do tricky things like spoofing your domain — that’s why email authentication is so important! Learn about setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC today!

WordPress Security

WordPress is a popular website builder, but there are specific things you should do to keep your website safe and secure. Not using WordPress? Many of these security tips apply to any website builder.

Password Guide

Learn about password best practices, tricks to creating strong passwords, the best password managers, and why MFA is critical!

All About Phishing

Phishing is the #1 cause of data breaches. Learn about the different kinds, how to prevent and spot them, and even take a quiz to check your knowledge!

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