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Small Business Cybersecurity Starter Checklist by Nigel Roberts, CISSP

Use this free checklist to identify the cybersecurity basics most likely to reduce risk in a small business or nonprofit.


Review your current approach to:

• Multi-factor authentication
• Business email security and phishing protection
• Patch and vulnerability management
• Backups and recovery
• Endpoint protection
• Administrative access
• Employee security awareness
• Incident contacts and response readiness
• Cyber insurance preparation
• Third-party and vendor access

It is designed for owners and operators who need a practical starting point before buying more tools or commissioning a formal assessment. Download the PDF, mark each item as complete, in progress or not started, and use the gaps to build your first priority list.

If the results leave you unsure what to fix first, the Small Business Cybersecurity Priority Session turns your findings into a focused action plan.

This checklist provides general educational guidance. It is not a formal audit, legal opinion or compliance certification.

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About Nigel Roberts, CISSP

Cybersecurity advisor for careers, SaaS founders and small businesses

I’m Nigel Roberts, CISSP, a cybersecurity advisor, mentor and founder of NexSecure Solutions LLC in Bowie, Maryland. I bring more than 20 years of experience across cybersecurity and information technology.


I provide practical guidance for professionals building cybersecurity careers, SaaS founders preparing to earn buyer trust, and small-business owners who need clear security priorities without unnecessary enterprise complexity.


Use this page to book a focused advisory session, access practical cybersecurity resources or support the educational content I publish.

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