Cybersecurity Readiness Checklist

This checklist helps Argentine SMBs assess their cybersecurity posture and identify priority areas for improvement:

Security Foundation

• ☐ Up-to-date antivirus or endpoint detection solution installed
• ☐ Regular patching schedule for operating systems and applications
• ☐ Firewalls configured with access control policies
• ☐ Secure wireless network with WPA2 encryption or better

User Awareness & Policy

• ☐ Cybersecurity awareness training delivered to all staff
• ☐ Clear acceptable use and password policies in place
• ☐ Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled for critical apps
• ☐ Procedures for verifying payment or account change requests

Incident Preparedness

• ☐ Regular backups tested and stored offline or in the cloud
• ☐ Incident response plan documented and accessible
• ☐ Simulated phishing tests conducted quarterly
• ☐ Internal contact list for emergency IT response defined