tech-ops
Cyber Security Checklist
The controls that stop most real-world attacks.
Enforce MFA everywhere
Especially email, admin panels and finance systems.
~30 min
Patch systems on a schedule
Operating systems, browsers and plugins.
~45 min
Verify backups and restores
Offline copy tested at least quarterly.
~60 min
Review user access
Remove leavers, drop unused admin rights.
~45 min
Run phishing awareness training
Simulate and coach, do not punish.
~60 min
Secure devices
Disk encryption, screen lock, antivirus or EDR.
~45 min
Write and test the incident plan
Who to call, in what order, with what evidence.
~60 min
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