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2026 IT Security Checklist

47 actionable security controls every Orange County SMB should have in place. Use this checklist to identify gaps, prepare for cyber insurance audits, and improve your security posture before a breach happens.

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✓Access Controls6 items

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled on all email accounts
MFA enabled on all cloud services (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc.)
Admin accounts separated from standard user accounts
+ 3 more items in full download...

✓Endpoint Security6 items

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) on all workstations
Business-grade antivirus on all endpoints (not consumer-grade)
Full-disk encryption enabled on all laptops
+ 3 more items in full download...

✓Email & Phishing Protection5 items

Advanced email filtering beyond basic spam protection
DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records configured for your domain
Anti-phishing simulation training conducted quarterly
+ 2 more items in full download...

✓Backup & Recovery5 items

Automated daily backups for all critical business data
Backups stored in at least 2 locations (local + cloud offsite)
Backup restoration tested at least quarterly
+ 2 more items in full download...

✓Network Security6 items

Business-grade firewall actively managed and updated
Guest Wi-Fi separated from business network (VLAN segmentation)
Network access control (NAC) or device management
+ 3 more items in full download...

✓Incident Response5 items

Written incident response plan exists and is tested
Key contacts for incident response identified (IT, legal, insurance)
Cyber insurance policy in place and reviewed annually
+ 2 more items in full download...

✓Compliance5 items

Data classification policy identifies what data you hold
Vendor/supplier risk assessments conducted annually
Privacy policy updated and accurate
+ 2 more items in full download...

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