Are you short on time and a thousand priorities? If you run an SME, we understand it very well. But ignoring cybersecurity can cost you dearly. The good news is that you can get started right away, even with just 30 minutes left.

In this article, we explain how to protect your business with a practical checklist, to be carried out in half an hour, without becoming an IT expert.

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30 minutes can make a difference

There's no need to revolutionize everything from one day to the next. Small, targeted actions are enough to raise the level of protection significantly. Start with a quick analysis, then apply 5 concrete actions that you can take even today.

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Cybersecurity checklist for SMEs — express version

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1. Check your passwords

• Make sure they're not simple (no “admin123")

• Check that all services use different passwords

• Activate two-factor authentication where possible

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2. Check for updates

• Open the operating system update panel

• Check that antivirus, browsers, and major software are up to date

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3. Fast backup

• Perform a manual backup to a secure external drive or cloud

• Label it with date and verify that it works

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4. Scan malware

• Launch a full scan with the antivirus

• If possible, also use a secondary antimalware scanner

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5. Simulate a phishing email

• Send (or ask ArcGuard) an internal email trap to see who falls for it

• It will help you understand how trained your team is

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How often should you do these actions?

• Every month: password, scan, backup

• Every quarter: phishing simulation and training

• Every semester: IT infrastructure update, assessment

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Doing this is much better than doing nothing. It allows you to build a habit of cyber hygiene and protect yourself from trivial mistakes.

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ArcGuard simplifies security for SMBs

If you don't have time to do everything yourself, ArcGuard supports you with a ready-made solution, designed for those who want stress-free results:

• Personalized dashboard with real-time security status

• Automatic and secure backups

• Centralized antivirus

• Phishing simulations and rapid employee training

• SOC with 24/7 monitoring and alarms

In 30 minutes, we can start protecting you.

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You don't need big investments or weeks of work. Even half an hour can save you from data loss, ransomware attack, or sanction. Start here, today.

Do you want to know your current level of risk?

Book a free Cyber Check Express with ArcGuard.

Request it now → https://www.arcguard.it/en/contatti