Cybersecurity Quick Wins for SMBs

These quick wins can significantly reduce risk for small businesses in Argentina while staying budget-friendly. Consider adopting these immediately if you haven't already.

1. Enforce Strong Password Policies

• Minimum 12 characters, avoid reuse
• Encourage password managers like KeePass or Bitwarden

2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Prioritize email, cloud apps, admin accounts
• Use Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator

3. Patch Early, Patch Often

• Apply security updates weekly or via automation
• Cover operating systems, browsers, plugins, and apps

4. Train Your Team

• Run short monthly sessions on phishing awareness
• Use real-world examples to test alertness

5. Review Access Permissions

• Limit access to sensitive data on a need-to-know basis
• Remove old user accounts regularly

6. Back Up and Test Recovery

• Ensure at least one offsite backup exists
• Perform test restores quarterly