Security Checklist

SMB Cybersecurity Essentials

Address these 32 items as a minimum to help secure your organization.

Use this checklist to better understand privacy concerns and the policies and procedures critical to maintaining a secure organization and a culture of cybersecurity. If your organization follows the security best practice, click the box.

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Privacy Program

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Internal privacy policy
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Train employees on your privacy policy
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Internal policy for data retention

Security Program

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Security awareness training
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Phishing awareness training
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Clean desk policy
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Visitor program
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Identify digital assets
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Tools

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Use secure networks
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Secure wireless networking
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Secure email gateway (SEG)
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System auditing
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Configure backup solution
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Test backup solution
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Domain name system (DNS) and content filtering
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Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
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Security incident and event management (SEIM)

System Hardening

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Clean up all unused programs on all systems
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Use group and active directory
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Secure endpoint configurations
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Implement perimeter security
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Patch management plan
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Monitor and track behavior in cloud apps

Vulnerability and Risk Management

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Define a vulnerability analysis and resolution strategy
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Vulnerability management program

Response

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Incident response policy
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Incident response procedures
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Identify roles and responsibilities
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Business continuity and disaster recovery
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Incorporate lessons learned
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Trusted partners to manage and monitor
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Your Business is At Risk!

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Note: This is not a comprehensive security assessment

Practices Need Improvement

There are opportunities for improvement and efficiency to meet the recommended minimum cybersecurity practices. For businesses looking to solve security weak points, keep up with industry best practices and mitigate risk, here are some options:

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Practices Meeting Expectations

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