Business insights
Five cybersecurity basics every small business should have
Practical, affordable steps that reduce your risk of a costly incident.
Small businesses are frequent targets because attackers assume defences are thin. The good news: a handful of basics block a large share of common attacks.
- Turn on multi-factor authentication for email, banking and cloud apps.
- Patch promptly — keep operating systems, browsers and router firmware up to date.
- Back up regularly and keep at least one copy offline.
- Secure your network with a business-grade firewall and separate guest Wi-Fi.
- Train your team to spot phishing and report suspicious messages.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre publishes free guidance for small businesses at cyber.gov.au. For managed protection, see our Business Cybersecurity services.
