1. Is multi-factor authentication enabled on your important accounts?
Check email, banking, payroll, cloud applications, remote access tools, and any system containing sensitive business or customer information.
You’re in good shape if: Users must verify their identities using more than a password.
Take a closer look if: MFA is optional, inconsistently enabled, or relies only on passwords.
2. Do you know when your backups were last successfully restored?
A completed backup does not always mean the information can be recovered when you need it.
You’re in good shape if: Backups are monitored, securely stored, and regularly tested through successful restores.
Take a closer look if: You know backups are running, but no one can confirm when a restore was last tested.
3. Are software and security updates installed promptly?
Outdated operating systems, browsers, applications, and network equipment can leave known security weaknesses exposed.
You’re in good shape if: Updates are centrally managed and installed according to a defined schedule.
Take a closer look if: Employees dismiss update notifications or updates are handled only when something stops working.
4. Does every employee have only the access they need?
Excessive permissions increase the potential damage caused by a compromised account or an employee departure.
You’re in good shape if: Access is based on each employee’s role and removed promptly when responsibilities change.
Take a closer look if: Accounts are shared, most employees have administrator access, or former employees may still have active credentials.
5. Does your team know how to report a suspicious message?
Even well-trained employees can encounter convincing phishing emails, especially as artificial intelligence makes fraudulent messages more polished and personalized.
You’re in good shape if: Employees know what to watch for, where to report suspicious messages, and what to do after clicking something questionable.
Take a closer look if: Employees are expected to recognize threats but have never been given a clear reporting process.
How Did Your Business Do?
Five confident answers: You have a strong starting point, but your protections should still be reviewed regularly.
Three or four confident answers: You may have a few manageable gaps worth addressing.
Two or fewer confident answers: It may be time for a more thorough review of your cybersecurity practices.
This checkup is a helpful starting point, not a replacement for a complete security assessment.
Unsure About One or More Answers?
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