General Cybersecurity Checklist 🔐
Safety begins with self. Here's a stringent Cybersecurity checklist for your business and employees.
Stringent Cybersecurity checklist for your business and employees.
Daily Security Tasks
- Check antivirus/security software status
- Review system notifications and alerts
- Monitor backup completion status
- Scan incoming emails for threats
- Log out of unused applications and sessions
Weekly Security Tasks
- Run full system virus scan
- Update software and applications
- Review login activity
- Check storage capacity
- Verify backup integrity
- Review access logs
- Update passwords if needed
Monthly Security Tasks
- Test backup restoration
- Review user access permissions
- Update security policies
- Conduct security awareness training
- Check firewall rules and settings
- Audit third-party access
- Review security incident logs
Quarterly Security Tasks
- Perform vulnerability assessment
- Update disaster recovery plan
- Review vendor security compliance
- Test incident response procedures
- Update emergency contact list
- Review insurance coverage
- Conduct penetration testing
Annual Security Tasks
- Complete security audit
- Update risk assessment
- Review and update all policies
- Evaluate security tools and vendors
- Conduct full disaster recovery test
- Update compliance documentation
- Review security budget
