Small Business Cybersecurity Kit

Small Business Cybersecurity Starter Kit

A practical, self-guided cybersecurity workbook designed for small-business owners who want to protect their business but aren’t sure where to begin.

Cybersecurity can feel complicated, expensive, and overwhelming. This starter kit turns it into a clear, manageable process. You’ll assess where your business stands today, identify important risks, assign responsibilities, and create a practical 30-day improvement plan all in one professionally organized Excel workbook.

No cybersecurity background is required. Each worksheet uses straightforward language, guided selections, and clearly marked fields to help you work through the process at your own pace.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The workbook contains 17 editable worksheets:

• Business and technology profile

• Cybersecurity self-assessment

• Automatic scoring dashboard

• Cybersecurity risk register

• 30-day cybersecurity action plan

• Critical systems and vendor inventory

• Account security and MFA checklist

• Employee onboarding and offboarding checklist

• Backup and recovery worksheet

• Incident response plan

• Emergency contact register

• Phishing response checklist

• Vendor security questionnaire

• Monthly cybersecurity review

• Cyber insurance preparation checklist

• One-page leadership summary

• Reference, licensing, and safety guidance

KEY FEATURES

• Automatic assessment scoring and priority calculations

• Dropdown selections and clearly highlighted input fields

• Editable risk, system, vendor, and action-tracking tables

• Reusable monthly review and employee-access checklists

• Practical incident, phishing, backup, and recovery planning

• Print-friendly worksheet instructions

• No subscription, appointment, or consulting service required

• Instant digital download

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This starter kit is designed for:

• Small-business owners

• Freelancers and independent professionals

• Online shops and service providers

• Churches and community organizations

• Businesses without a dedicated cybersecurity department

• Managers responsible for accounts, employees, vendors, or business technology

HOW IT WORKS

1. Download and open the Excel workbook.
2. Start with the “Start Here” worksheet.
3. Complete the self-assessment using the dropdown menus.
4. Review your automatically calculated dashboard and priorities.
5. Record important risks and assign corrective actions.
6. Build a focused 30-day cybersecurity improvement plan.
7. Reuse the checklists to review progress over time.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

You will receive one downloadable Microsoft Excel workbook containing the complete Small Business Cybersecurity Starter Kit.

Microsoft Excel is recommended for the best experience. Some formatting, dropdown menus, or formulas may behave differently in other spreadsheet applications.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

Purchase provides a license for use within one business. Redistribution, resale, public posting, sublicensing, or sharing the source workbook with other businesses is not permitted.

This product provides general educational self-assessment and planning guidance. It is not legal advice, a compliance certification, a vulnerability scan, a penetration test, or a guarantee against cybersecurity incidents.

Give your business a clearer cybersecurity starting point without purchasing complicated software or committing to an expensive consulting engagement.

REFUND POLICY:

Due to the immediate delivery and non-returnable nature of digital products, all sales are generally final. Please review the product description and software requirements before purchasing. Download or file-access problems will be addressed promptly.