Free IT Security Checklist
10 things every business should check today. How many are you missing?
The 10-Point IT Security Check
1
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Is MFA enabled on all email accounts, admin panels, and remote access tools? A password alone isn’t enough anymore.
2
Endpoint Protection (Beyond Antivirus)
Are all devices running EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), not just basic antivirus? Traditional AV misses most modern threats.
3
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Do you have automated, offsite backups that are tested regularly? If ransomware hit tomorrow, could you recover in hours — or weeks?
4
Firewall & Network Segmentation
Is your firewall current and properly configured? Is guest WiFi separated from your business network?
5
Patch Management
Are all operating systems, software, and firmware patched and up to date? Unpatched systems are the #1 way hackers get in.
6
Employee Security Training
Have your employees had phishing awareness training in the last 6 months? 91% of breaches start with a phishing email.
7
Email Security & Filtering
Do you have advanced email filtering that catches phishing, spoofing, and malware before it hits your inbox?
8
Password Policy & Management
Does your team use a password manager? Are passwords unique across all systems? “Company123” isn’t cutting it.
9
Dark Web Monitoring
Are you monitoring whether your company’s credentials have been leaked on the dark web? If not, hackers might already have your passwords.
10
Incident Response Plan
If you got breached right now, does everyone on your team know exactly what to do? No plan means panic, and panic means damage.
How Did You Score?
8–10
Strong
Great foundation. Let us help you close the last gaps.
4–7
At Risk
Gaps exist that hackers actively exploit. Time to act.
0–3
Critical
Your business is exposed. Get a free risk assessment now.
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