Cybersecurity Policies for Small Business Checklist

This document is a checklist designed for small business leaders and operations managers to assess foundational cybersecurity policies. It outlines various categories of policies including access control, employee account management, device security, data backup, email security, and security policy governance. Each category contains specific actions to be taken, such as enforcing least-privilege access rules, documenting the employee onboarding process, requiring antivirus on devices, and backing up critical data daily. The checklist also includes a scoring model to evaluate the cybersecurity posture based on the number of checked items, categorizing the risk level into high, moderate, or controlled. Immediate red flags are identified, such as the absence of access control policies or antivirus protection on devices. The document concludes by suggesting a Cybersecurity Policy Review if the score indicates exposure, emphasizing the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices.