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Cyber security - 5 min read

Small-business security basics that matter first

Start with MFA, patching, backups, administrator access and user awareness before buying complicated tools.

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Small business technical status

Website and support board

Tickets, forms, DNS, SSL and care

Support request

Triaged

Website form

Delivering

Microsoft 365

MFA enabled

Care task

Queued

Launch basics

Domain ownership
SSL active
Email records
Backup check
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The basics reduce a lot of avoidable risk

Small businesses often get more value from applying a few controls consistently than from buying a complex tool nobody manages.

Prioritise practical controls

Start with the things that reduce common risks and make recovery easier if something does go wrong.

  • MFA
  • Password hygiene
  • Patching
  • Backups
  • Least-privilege access
  • Phishing awareness

Want help applying this to your business?

Harkstone Tech can review the current setup and suggest a practical next step.