Small businesses are at greater risk of cyberattacks as they may not have the same level of security as larger organisations. Cybercriminals will try to take advantage of this, which can be devastating for your business.
There are still basic measures you can take to reduce this risk. By using the resources in this pack, you can help safeguard your business data, customers, and reputation.
What’s in this pack?
- Small business cybersecurity guide
- Checklist to keep track of progress
- First Nations business resources
- Exercise in a box
- Essential Eight: Baseline strategy to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
- A quiz to test your cybersecurity knowledge
- Guides for ransomware, email attacks, securing your mobile phone, and more
- Top tips for cybersecurity poster
Download, print, and share these resources with your staff.
Small business cybersecurity guide

Download our guide for small businesses
This guide includes basic security measures to help protect your business against common cyberthreats.
You can use the checklist to track your progress.
Business resources
First Nations business resources
A selection of short videos, case studies and tips on cybersecurity for First Nations businesses. Featuring artwork by Jasmine Miikika Craciun (Barkindji, Malyangapa).
Exercise in a box
An all-in-one platform that your business can use to assess and improve its cybersecurity practices. You can access this service in your own time, in a safe environment, and as many times as you want.
Essential Eight
Now that you know the basics, learn more about strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents. The most effective of these strategies are the Essential Eight. We recommend small businesses implement Maturity Level One of the Essential Eight.