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Small business cybersecurity

Cybersecurity policy templates for small businesses

A complete, written security program for offices without an IT department: plain-English policies, an incident response plan, staff guidance and an Excel toolkit to track the work and keep the evidence.

  • Editable Word & Excel
  • Instant download
  • One-time purchase
Why it matters

Why a written program matters now

Most small businesses are never asked for a security policy until the day it matters: a cyber insurance renewal, a vendor questionnaire from a large customer, or a data breach. By then it is too late to write one.

Every U.S. state has a data breach notification law, and several, including Florida, also expect businesses to take reasonable measures to protect personal information. Insurers increasingly ask whether you have multi-factor authentication, tested backups and staff training, and want evidence.

This kit gives you the written policies, the plan for a bad day and a workbook to show what you have done, in language your staff will actually read.

What's inside

Every file in each edition

Policy numbers carry over from the Starter Kit to the Professional Edition, so you can start small and upgrade without renumbering.

Starter Kit

$129

22 editable files

Policies 15

  • SB-CYB-001Information Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-002Cybersecurity Roles & Responsibilities Policy
  • SB-CYB-003Risk Management Policy
  • SB-CYB-004Password & Authentication Policy
  • SB-CYB-005Access Control Policy
  • SB-CYB-006Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
  • SB-CYB-007Acceptable Use Policy
  • SB-CYB-008Security Awareness & Training Policy
  • SB-CYB-009Email & Phishing Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-010Endpoint Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-011Mobile & Remote Work Policy
  • SB-CYB-012Data Protection & Encryption Policy
  • SB-CYB-013Backup & Recovery Policy
  • SB-CYB-014Incident Response Policy
  • SB-CYB-015Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Policy

Plans, guides & assessments 6

  • WordProfessional Implementation Guide
  • WordEmployee Cybersecurity Guide
  • WordIncident Response Plan
  • Word30-60-90 Day Action Plan
  • Word50-Point Cybersecurity Checklist
  • WordCybersecurity Maturity Assessment

Workbook 1

  • ExcelSmall Business CyberSecure Toolkit

Professional Edition

$249

40 editable files

Policies 21

  • SB-CYB-001Information Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-002Cybersecurity Roles & Responsibilities Policy
  • SB-CYB-003Risk Management Policy
  • SB-CYB-004Password & Authentication Policy
  • SB-CYB-005Access Control Policy
  • SB-CYB-006Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
  • SB-CYB-007Acceptable Use Policy
  • SB-CYB-008Security Awareness & Training Policy
  • SB-CYB-009Email & Phishing Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-010Endpoint Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-011Mobile & Remote Work Policy
  • SB-CYB-012Data Protection & Encryption Policy
  • SB-CYB-013Backup & Recovery Policy
  • SB-CYB-014Incident Response Policy
  • SB-CYB-015Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Policy
  • SB-CYB-016Vendor & Cloud Provider Security Policy
  • SB-CYB-017Generative AI Acceptable Use Policy
  • SB-CYB-018Vulnerability & Patch Management Policy
  • SB-CYB-019Data Retention & Disposal Policy
  • SB-CYB-020Payment & Wire Fraud Prevention Policy
  • SB-CYB-021AI Governance Policy

Plans, guides & assessments 8

  • WordProfessional Edition Implementation Guide
  • WordIncident Response Plan & Playbooks
  • WordTabletop Exercise Kit
  • Word30-60-90 Day Action Plan
  • WordEmployee Cybersecurity Quick Guide
  • Word50-Point Cybersecurity Checklist
  • WordCybersecurity Maturity Assessment
  • Word50-Question Small Business Cybersecurity Self-Assessment

Forms & templates 10

  • FORM-01Payment & Banking Change Verification Form
  • FORM-02Access Request Form
  • FORM-03Offboarding Checklist
  • FORM-04Software & SaaS Request Form
  • FORM-05Security Exception Request
  • FORM-06Incident Intake Form
  • FORM-07Vendor Security Questionnaire
  • FORM-08Policy Acknowledgment Form
  • FORM-09Breach Notification Evaluation Worksheet
  • FORM-10Management Review Record

Workbook 1

  • ExcelSmall Business CyberSecure Professional Toolkit
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Free Small Business cybersecurity self-assessment

Answer 50 yes / no / not sure questions across 10 areas. Score your results and get clear next steps for your industry.

  • Small Business, Law Office, Real Estate, Healthcare, Accounting & Tax, Insurance Agency, Financial Advisor, Auto Dealer, Mortgage & Title, and Cyber Insurance Readiness editions
  • Starred priority questions and a scoring table
  • Printable PDF

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Questions

Small Business kit FAQ

Do I need an IT department to use this?

No. The kit is written for owners and office managers and works well alongside an outside IT provider. The 30-60-90 day plan tells you what to do first.

Will this help with my cyber insurance application?

Yes. The policies and toolkit cover the controls insurers ask about most often, such as multi-factor authentication, backups, training and incident response. For a dedicated answer guide, see the Cyber Insurance Readiness kit.

What format are the files in?

Editable Microsoft Word policies, plans and forms plus an Excel workbook. You download everything right after checkout and customize it for your organization.

Can I start with the Starter Kit and upgrade later?

Yes. The Professional Edition keeps every Starter Kit policy under the same ID number, so nothing you have already customized gets renumbered.

Is this legal advice or a certification?

No. Cybriva provides templates and education. It is not legal advice, an audit, a certification or a guarantee of compliance or security. Have your attorney review documents that carry legal obligations.

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