The SMB Cybersecurity Survival Guide: Expert Tips and Tricks to Protect Your Business

By Clark A. Brady

In today's digital age, cyber threats have become an increasingly significant concern for businesses of all sizes, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no exception. While large corporations may have dedicated cybersecurity teams and budgets, many SMBs struggle to protect themselves due to a lack of resources and expertise. That's where "The SMB Cybersecurity Survival Guide" comes in - a comprehensive collection of How-To articles designed to help SMBs navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and protect themselves from cyber attacks.

The book covers a wide range of topics related to SMB cybersecurity, from selecting and securing remote access VPNs to developing effective access control policies. Part 1 of the book focuses on How to Choose and Secure Remote VPN Access Solutions, with considerations for selecting remote access VPNs, active exploitation, and reducing the remote access VPN attack surface. Part 2 of the book dives into Active Hardening, including how to protect and keep track of who gets in and out of the VPN and how to protect the entrance to the network.

The book also covers compliance with various cybersecurity standards such as CMMC personnel security requirements and NIST SP 800-171, offering guidance on how to comply with these regulations. Furthermore, the book provides tips and tricks on how to create an audit and accountability policy, an effective access control policy, and how to develop a configuration management policy and plan.

In addition, the book addresses the importance of developing and maintaining a cybersecurity culture, including tips on how to create and maintain a cybersecurity culture within your organization. The book provides practical guidance on how to identify and authenticate users, how to develop compliant notifications for the usage of a system, and how to implement NIST 800-171r2 physical media tracking requirements.

In the event of a cybersecurity breach, the book also covers how to recover from a breach, including steps to take immediately, in the short term, and in the long term. Finally, the book explores how to secure your organization with the NIST Special Publication 800-39, a framework designed to help organizations manage cybersecurity risk.

"The SMB Cybersecurity Survival Guide" is an invaluable resource for SMBs looking to protect themselves from cyber attacks. With expert tips and tricks on a wide range of cybersecurity topics, this book provides practical guidance on how to stay safe and secure in the digital age. Whether you're an SMB owner or an IT professional, this book is a must-read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BXN6WPGX
• ISBN13: 9798386237516
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"