Cybersecurity & Certs
Course · 12 lessons · ~2h 36m
Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses
After this course you can put core cybersecurity controls in place for a small business: access control, data protection, incident response, and network security.
By the end, you'll be able to
- Simple Cybersecurity Wins for SMBs (Episode 1)
- Cybersecurity Starts at the Top (Episode 2)
- Mapping Your Digital World (Episode 3)
- Unlocking Access Control for SMB Security (Episode 4)
Curriculum
12 lessons- 01Simple Cybersecurity Wins for SMBs (Episode 1)Noel Alexander breaks down how small and mid-sized businesses can protect themselves from cyber threats. This episode offers plain-language tips, actionable steps, and real-world examples to help SMBs build strong cybersecurity foundations without complexity or huge budgets.
- 02Cybersecurity Starts at the Top (Episode 2)Explore why governance and risk management are crucial for small and mid-sized businesses, and discover practical steps to make cybersecurity leadership, compliance, and policies effective—without complexity. Real-world examples and simple best practices will help you set direction and reduce risks, no matter your organization's size.
- 03Mapping Your Digital World (Episode 3)In this episode, we dive into the critical concept of asset management for SMBs. Discover how knowing what's in your digital environment is the first step to real security, using real stories and practical advice.
- 04Unlocking Access Control for SMB Security (Episode 4)This episode unpacks essential access control concepts for small and medium-sized businesses. From practical policies to zero trust models, learn how straightforward strategies can make a powerful difference in your security posture. Real-world stories and actionable tips bring clarity to modern access management.
- 05Inside the Vault: SMB Data Protection Essentials (Episode 5)Explore the vital pillars of data protection for small and midsize businesses. This episode covers encryption, backup strategies, retention policies, and why privacy is at the heart of modern cybersecurity. Noel Alexander shares practical steps, real case studies, and expert tips every business owner should know.
- 06Incident Response Essentials for SMBs (Episode 6)Even with strong defenses, every business faces cyber incidents. This episode explains how small and mid-sized businesses can prepare, detect, and respond to attacks with clear, actionable steps drawn from real-world examples. Learn how planning and continuous improvements make all the difference in minimizing damage and accelerating recovery.
- 07Security Awareness That Sticks (Episode 7)This episode explores how employee education can become the most powerful defense against cyber threats at SMBs. We break down best practices for onboarding, ongoing training, and measuring real security impact—all with stories and examples that prove even small changes make a difference.
- 08Securing Your Network Like a Pro (Episode 8)This episode breaks down practical network security strategies for small and mid-sized businesses. Learn the fundamentals of segmentation, perimeter defense, secure remote access, and monitoring—without getting lost in technical jargon.
- 09Physical Security Essentials for SMB Cyber Defense (Episode 9)This episode explores how physical security forms the backbone of effective cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. Real-world examples and practical tips reveal why access controls, environmental safeguards, secure hardware handling, and insider threat mitigation are critical to your business’s protection.
- 10Securing Your Business Partners (Episode 10)Every partnership introduces new risks. This episode breaks down how SMBs can assess, contract, and monitor vendors—protecting themselves from third-party threats with practical, real-world strategies.
- 11The Power of Continuous Cybersecurity (Episode 11)In this episode, Noel Alexander digs deep into what it really means to implement continuous monitoring and improvement in SMB cybersecurity. From 24/7 threat detection to practical vulnerability management and actionable KPIs, this episode breaks down essential strategies any business can use to stay ahead of cyber adversaries. Featuring real case studies and expert tips adapted for business owners without big-enterprise budgets.
- 12Knowing Where You Stand (Episode 12)Understanding your current cybersecurity posture is the foundation of building stronger defenses. In this episode, Noel Alexander unpacks the importance of cybersecurity maturity assessments and explains how SMBs can use these insights to make smart, effective improvements.
Your instructor
How Secure Is Your Business - Really?
Cybersecurity advice and insights for SMBs. For a complimentary copy of "A Simple Guide to Cybersecurity for Small and Medium-sized Businesses", send an email request with your name, phone number, and company name to noelga@vastmanagementcorp.com
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