Small Business Cyber Security

Are you a small business owner who is worried about cyber risk? Perhaps you already realize that a cyber incident could have serious implications for your business and your livelihood.

It is increasingly clear that small businesses are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks and that all small businesses should become cyber resilient; they should be able to survive the inevitable cyber incident when it happens. Sadly, it is now a question of “when” and not “if” a cyber incident will occur. 

The good news is that it's not expensive or complicated to put basic cybersecurity in place to protect your small business from the most common internet-based threats. There is a ready-made framework to follow to achieve this objective. It's called "Cyber Essentials" and I will tell you all about it in this short course.

What you'll learn...

  • You'll learn all about Cyber Essentials - a UK government-sponsored scheme designed to address the most common internet-based threats.

  • You'll learn about the options available for your small business to get started with the Cyber Essentials scheme.

  • I will explain the 5 key controls of Cyber Essentials and how you can implement each control in your small business.

  • I'll explain your options for what's next once you get the Cyber Essential controls in place.

  • Finally, you'll learn that basic cybersecurity is well within the reach of small businesses.

Course Outline

We'll walk you through the Cyber Essential scheme and explain its 5 key controls.  You'll go from "curious about cyber risk" to implementing a clear action plan for essential small business cybersecurity.

When you enroll today, you get immediate access to the 5 Days course content:

  • Day 1:  Introduction and Cyber Essentials Overview
  • Day 2: Secure your Internet Connection, Devices, and Software
  • Day 3: Control Access to Your Data and Protect against Viruses
  • Day 4: Keep your devices and software up to date
  • Day 5: Conclusion and Next Steps


Each day includes a pre-recorded video, its audio file, and a transcript. There are action points for each day to help you apply the concepts immediately to your business. Day 5 includes a slide deck handout and supporting documents. Lessons can be completed at your own pace.

Course curriculum

This is what we cover in the Course.

  • 1

    Day 1: Introduction and Cyber Essentials Overview

    • Course Welcome Video

    • Thinkific Orientation Video

    • Welcome Email

    • Course Overview

    • Course Schedule

    • Student Intake Survey

    • Learning Objectives for the Course

    • What you'll learn on Day 1

    • Video - Introducing Cyber Essentials

    • Take Action Lesson

    • Reflection Lesson
  • 2

    Day 2: Secure your Internet Connection, Devices, and Software

    • What you'll learn on Day 2

    • Video - Secure your Internet Connection, Devices, and Software

    • Take Action Lesson

    • Reflection Lesson
  • 3

    Day 3: Control Access to your Data and Protect against Viruses

    • What you'll learn on Day 3

    • Video - Control Access to Your Data and Protect against Viruses

    • Take Action Lesson

    • Reflection Lesson

  • 4

    Day 4: Keep your devices and software up to date

    • What you'll learn on Day 4

    • Video - Keep your devices and software up to date

    • Video - The Case Study

    • Take Action Lesson

    • Reflection Lesson

  • 5

    Day 5: Conclusion and Next Steps

    • What you'll learn on Day 5

    • Video - Poll, Recap, Action Points, Q&A ‌

    • Poll

    • Reflection on lessons learned during this course

    • Final Video and Next Steps

    • Student Exit Survey

    • Supporting Documents

    • Slide Deck

Enroll Now for your Free Course on this Business-Critical Issue

"5 Days to Essential Cyber Security" is Free!

Significantly reduce your exposure to the most common internet-based threats!

  • All modules available on demand

  • Learn at your own pace

  • Video, audio and written content

  • Email me with your questions

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This short course is for the owners and managers of all small businesses who want to get basic cybersecurity controls in place quickly.

  • Is this course really free? What's the catch?

    Yes, this short course is completely free - 100%. There's no catch. I am offering it to small business leaders in the hope that it may help them get started with the complex area of cyber risk.

  • Do I need to have technical knowledge to take this course?

    No. I created this short course for non-technical people - like myself. No technical knowledge is required, just a willingness to learn!

  • Why should I listen to you on this subject?

    I have had to learn about cyber risk the hard way without a technical background, so I hope that I can be a good guide to other small business leaders. There are a few details about myself as the course instructor below.

About the Instructor


I’m John Byrne, entrepreneur, insurance professional, Chartered Certified Accountant, and CEO of Surviving Cyber. I have over 40 years of business experience, including a 28-year career with international banking and insurance groups as a financial risk assessment specialist. For the last 15 years, I have been an entrepreneur, co-founding an insurance underwriting business at Lloyd's of London, where I was Chief Risk Officer.

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John F. Kennedy,  35th President of the United States