Cyber Security for Small Businesses: 5 Simple Steps to Sleep Better at Night

Most small businesses know cyber security matters, but it's hard to know where to start or how much is enough. A single compromised email account, phishing click or lost laptop can mean days of disruption, lost data and real damage to your reputation. This short lunch and learn from Adoptive Technologies is written for owners and managers, not IT specialists.

It walks through five simple steps that reduce risk without overcomplicating things, many using tools already in your Microsoft 365 subscription. Topics include defence in depth, why staff are the biggest risk, why multi-factor authentication is the most important single step, protecting against email-based attacks, and why backups only count if you've tested recovery. It also explains what Cyber Essentials is and whether it's right for you.

It's from a managed IT provider, so expect some promotion of its services, but it's a practical, jargon-free session to share with non-technical colleagues.