Think your small business is “too small to be hacked”? Hackers hope you believe that. In reality, small and mid-sized businesses are prime targets for cybercrime—and often the least prepared. In this guide, I’ll show you how to protect your company with smart, affordable cybersecurity training, easy wins, and the right tools—even if you don’t have a full-time IT team.

Cybersecurity on a Budget: Smart Protection for Small Businesses

The Truth: Small Businesses Are Easy Targets

Cybercriminals don’t care about your company size.
They care about how easy it is to break in.

And most small businesses:

• Don’t have phishing prevention training

• Don’t use multi-factor authentication

• Don’t back up their data consistently

• Don’t realize they’re being targeted until it’s too late

The average ransomware attack on a small business costs $200,000.
That’s not just painful — it’s fatal for many companies.

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Cybersecurity on a Budget: 5 Smart Moves

✅ 1. Train Your Team (Even if You’re Small)

Your people are your first line of defense. Even a 1-hour cybersecurity awareness training can stop thousands in damage.
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✅ 2. Use Free or Low-Cost Tools

Set up:

• Free password managers (like Bitwarden)

• Free MFA tools (like Google Authenticator)

• Automatic cloud backups (like Dropbox, iDrive, or G Suite)

✅ 3. Write a Simple Security Policy

Even a one-page internal document outlining what to do if something seems “off” is better than nothing. Clarity saves chaos.

✅ 4. Get a Breach Plan in Place

Know who to call. Know what to shut down. Know when to notify clients.
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✅ 5. Invest in a Cybersecurity Speaker (That Makes Sense)

Bring in someone who can train your team in plain English — not techno-babble. One good training session pays for itself the first time someone spots a phishing email.

➡️ Book Mike Wright, cybersecurity speaker for small businesses

Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Businesses

Use this as your quick-start audit:

• Do all employees use strong passwords and 2FA?

• Has your team had phishing training in the last 12 months?

• Are your files backed up regularly to a secure cloud platform?

• Do you have a written plan for handling cyber incidents?

• Have you reviewed your insurance policy for cyber coverage?

Even checking 3 of 5 puts you ahead of most small businesses.

Cybersecurity Training That Works for Your Size

I’m Mike Wright — The Security Guru — and I help small business teams become cyber-savvy without spending enterprise-level money.

✅ On-site and virtual training
✅ Budget-conscious recommendations
✅ Plain-English delivery
✅ Focused on real-world protection, not overkill tech

➡️ Book a call — and let’s make your team your strongest defense.