Cyber Hygiene in SMEs

Beyond the Basics: High-Impact, Low-Cost Defense

PROJECT STATUS: PLANNED 🟡 TARGET: SMEs · Non-Technical Leadership FOCUS: Risk Management · Process · Education

⚡ TL;DR

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are prime targets for cyberattacks but often lack dedicated security staff. This research defines a “Minimum Viable Security” posture that maximizes protection through hygiene, process, and culture rather than expensive tooling.

🔬 Core Research Areas

1. Asset Management: You can’t protect what you don’t know you have.
2. Patch Management: Automating the boring stuff.
3. MFA & Identity: The single most effective control.
4. Backup & Recovery: Ransomware resilience strategies.
5. Employee Training: Making security everyone’s job.

Expected Outcome: A practical handbook and checklist for SME IT administrators.