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Cyber Essentials Online Tool

Written by BAS | Dec 5, 2019 4:35:14 PM

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released “Cyber Essentials” which is intended to help small businesses understand and address cybersecurity risks. Cyber Essentials consists of guiding principles to develop a culture of security along with specific actions to put the new security culture into action. It is aimed at small businesses who might not have resources to address security.

CISA identifies six essential elements to address risk- yourself, your staff, your systems, your surroundings, your data and your actions under stress. Visit CISA's Cyber Essentials for suggestions and directions on cybersecurity approaches for small businesses. The website offers specific action items to take to reduce cyber risks.