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IT Security Checklist

Tick each item your business already has in place. At the end you’ll get a report of anything that’s missing, so you know exactly where to start.

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01 Accounts & passwords

Every account uses a strong, unique password (no reuse across sites).A password manager is in place — not spreadsheets or sticky notes.Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is on for email, banking and key apps.Accounts for ex-staff are disabled promptly when they leave.Admin accounts are separate from everyday user accounts.

02 Devices & updates

Windows, macOS and apps install security updates automatically.Every device has active, managed antivirus / endpoint protection.Laptops and phones are encrypted and can be remotely wiped if lost.Nothing is still running unsupported software (e.g. Windows 10 after Oct 2025).You keep a record of who has which device.

03 Email & phishing

SPF, DKIM and DMARC are set up to stop scammers spoofing your domain.Staff can spot a phishing email and know how to report it.Email filtering / anti-spam is active and maintained.Any change to bank or payment details is always verified by phone.

04 Backups & recovery

Business data is backed up automatically, every day.Backups are stored off-site or in the cloud — not just on-site.Backups are tested, so you know a restore actually works.You know how quickly you could be back up and running after a major outage.

05 Network & access

Wi-Fi uses a strong password and guests are on a separate network.Router / firewall firmware is kept up to date.Staff can only access the data and systems they actually need.Remote access is secured with a VPN and MFA, not left open to the internet.

06 People & process

Someone is clearly responsible for IT and security.New starters and leavers follow a set onboarding / offboarding process.You have cyber insurance and know what it requires of you.You’d know exactly who to call within minutes if something went wrong.

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