The One-Page Security Checklist for Small Teams

Small businesses often think cybersecurity requires big budgets and thick manuals. In reality, most risks can be reduced with a handful of clear, simple habits — all of which fit on a single page.

Here’s the one-page checklist every small team should have pinned to the wall.

✅ Passwords & Access

  • Use a password manager for all accounts.
  • Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere possible.
  • Remove accounts immediately when people leave.

✅ Devices

  • Keep laptops and phones updated automatically.
  • Require PIN, password, or biometrics to unlock.
  • Encrypt drives (built-in on Windows/macOS).

✅ Email & Files

  • Stop and check before clicking links or opening attachments.
  • Share files through approved platforms only (not random free tools).
  • Back up important documents to the cloud.

✅ People & Awareness

  • Report anything suspicious right away (make it easy to do so).
  • Know who to call if something goes wrong.
  • Run a quick phishing awareness exercise once a quarter.

✅ Business Continuity

  • Keep an inventory of domains, cloud services, and devices.
  • Test that backups can actually be restored.
  • Have a simple plan: Who does what if systems go down?

Final thought

Cybersecurity for small teams doesn’t need 100 pages. With a one-page checklist, you cover the basics that stop 80% of common attacks — passwords, devices, email, people, and backups.

Print it. Share it. Make it a habit.
Because simple doesn’t mean weak — it means practical and effective.