What should a solo business do first?
Start by understanding which devices, accounts and data keep the business running, then take practical steps such as changing default device passwords, keeping software updated and maintaining usable backups. Priorities depend on the business and its obligations.
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NIST’s New Cybersecurity Guide Is Built for the One-Person BusinessNIST CSWP 50 turns the Cybersecurity Framework into staged actions and worksheets for solo businesses, offering a practical but limited starting point.
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