Public Service
Nine trusted tools and guides from U.S. government agencies and nonprofits, organized by where you are in your security journey. All free. No sales pitch.
If you're new to cybersecurity, these three resources are the best starting points. They're written in plain English, backed by the U.S. government, and designed for business owners with no IT background.
The Small Business Administration's beginner guide, written for owners with no IT background who want to understand the basics before taking action.
The Federal Trade Commission's plain-English hub covering your legal obligations and how to protect your customers' data from breach and misuse.
The government's official cybersecurity framework hub, adapted for small businesses with plain-language guidance and no requirement for technical staff.
Once you understand the landscape, these tools help you take concrete action, with step-by-step guides, customizable security plans, and free access to expert mentors.
A hands-on, action-oriented toolkit that walks you through the most impactful security steps you can take right now, with free tool recommendations at every step.
An interactive FCC tool that generates a customized cybersecurity plan based on your specific business type, size, and industry, in minutes.
Free mentorship, webinars, and templates from SCORE, an SBA nonprofit that connects business owners with experienced advisors at no cost.
These resources come directly from CISA and the Center for Internet Security, the agencies responsible for protecting critical U.S. infrastructure. Everything below is free and available to any organization, no contract required.
CISA's catalog of free cybersecurity services any business can access, vulnerability scanning, ransomware resources, and phishing simulations, all at no cost.
A live database of software flaws that hackers are actively exploiting right now, searchable by the software your business uses every day.
Free membership program that gives your organization access to threat intelligence, live security alerts, and around-the-clock incident support from CIS.
Note: These resources are maintained by third-party government agencies and nonprofits. Cybersecurity Group does not control their content. Links are provided as a public service and may change over time. If you find a broken link, let us know.
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