Cybersecurity Basics

Password security best practices for small business in 2026 — what NIST now recommends, outdated policies to abandon, the business password policy framework, and how to drive team adoption.

Two-factor authentication vs multi-factor authentication — what the difference is, the three factor categories, why SMS is the weakest second factor, and which MFA type to use for each account.

How to file a cyber insurance claim — what to do first, why you must call the insurer before acting, evidence preservation, ransom payment considerations, and common denial reasons to avoid.

Cybersecurity for remote workers — business VPN requirements, dedicated work devices, endpoint protection, home network hardening, video conferencing security, and remote work policy essentials.

How to respond to a phishing email at work — what to do before and after clicking, step-by-step procedures for both scenarios, and how to build a culture where employees report immediately.

AI cybersecurity threats for small business in 2026 — AI-powered phishing, deepfake voice fraud, automated vulnerability scanning, AI-generated malware, and practical defenses for each.

Cybersecurity budget planning for small business — how much to spend, a realistic cost model for 10 employees, spending prioritization sequence, and hidden costs to plan for.

Insider threat prevention for small business — types of insider threats, least privilege access controls, offboarding checklists, data loss prevention, and building a security-aware culture.

Mobile device security for small business — screen lock, encryption, remote wipe, MDM options, BYOD policy requirements, and protection against smishing and mobile phishing.

How to build a vendor security assessment process for small business — vendor tiering, SOC 2 reports, data handling questions, contractual protections, and a simple scorecard.