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Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist
A practical review of the security basics every small business should have in place, from MFA and patching to backups and incident contacts.
Estimated time: 30–45 minutes
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Essential Eight Readiness Checklist
An introductory self-assessment against the eight mitigation strategies, to help you see where to start before a formal assessment.
Free to download. No sign-up or email address required.
What's inside
- All eight mitigation strategies explained in plain English
- Self-assessment status for each: Not started, In progress, Implemented, Requires verification
- Clearly an introductory readiness aid, not an official assessment
Who this is for
Australian businesses starting to work towards the Essential Eight.
Related help
Want help putting this checklist into practice?
Omnicron I.T. Services helps businesses strengthen their IT security and manage their technology. Call (03) 9022 1376 or get in touch online.
This resource provides general guidance only. It is not legal advice, a formal audit, a compliance certification or an official government assessment. Your obligations depend on your industry, contracts and circumstances.
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