Cyber Security Assessment Cyber Security Self-Assessment 2026 V02 (#31) (#34) What To Expect You can take easy and sometimes FREE steps to make sure your systems are secure and your data is safe. Browse through each of these areas to ensure that your company’s systems and data are safe. Our team is offering a FREE self-assessment to help you identify potential holes in your business. No sales gimmicks or follow up harassments. Use this tool to see where you can improve. If you need help, we’re here to help you get secure.PreviousNext1. Secure Your FacilitiesIs your firewall current, supported by the manufacturer, and receiving security updates? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you subscribe to the Advanced Security Licensing for your firewall? Yes No / I'm not sureAre updates applied regularly to software and firmware? Yes No / I'm not sureAre default passwords changed on routers, firewalls, access points, and other network devices? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNextPreviousNext2. Secure Your WebsiteIs your website protected against DDoS attacks and other malicious traffic? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you have a backup of your website? Yes No / I'm not sureAre forms protected against spam and automated abuse? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you have https:// encryption implemented? Yes No / I'm not sureIs your web site hosting actively managed by a professional? Yes No / I'm not sureAre website administrator accounts protected with multi-factor authentication? Yes No / I'm not sureAre website plugins, themes, and other components regularly reviewed and updated? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext3. Secure Your Remote ConnectivityDo you know the company behind your devices? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you know where your devices come from (US-made vs foreign) Yes No / I'm not sureAre your 4G connections on individual private IP Addresses? Yes No / I'm not sureDo your remote connectivity devices support automatic multi-carrier failover to maintain connectivity during network outages? Yes No / I'm not sureAre your devices’ software actively upgraded? Yes No / I'm not sureAre your devices’ firmware actively upgraded? Yes No / I'm not sureAre port settings managed for optimal security and access control? Yes No / I'm not sureAre remote connectivity devices centrally monitored for security, connectivity, and configuration issues? Yes No / I'm not sureHave default credentials been changed on all remotely connected devices? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext4. Secure Your SystemsAre all servers and critical systems running currently supported operating systems and software? Yes No / I'm not sureAre business files stored in secure, centrally managed locations rather than individual devices? Yes No / I'm not sureDo your remote users access the network via secure VPN tunnels? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you eliminated all Windows XP & Windows 7 PC’s? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you have zero day malware & intrusion protection implemented and managed? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you have managed endpoint protection capable of detecting malware, ransomware, and other emerging threats Yes No / I'm not sureAre security patches for critical systems applied promptly? Yes No / I'm not sureDo users have only the system access necessary for their job responsibilities? Yes No / I'm not sureAre your systems monitored? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext5. Secure Your PasswordsHave you implemented multi-factor authentication everywhere possible? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you use a password manager like 1Password? Yes No / I'm not sureDoes every user have their own account (no shared logins)? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you use different passwords for business & personal items? Financial & general sites? Yes No / I'm not sureAre your passwords unique and long? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you changed your passwords in the past year? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you reviewed your user list to ensure employees no longer employed are removed? Yes No / I'm not sureAre employees trained to deny and report unexpected MFA prompts or authentication requests? Yes No / I'm not sureAre employee accounts promptly disabled when someone leaves the organization? Yes No / I'm not sureAre user accounts and access permissions reviewed regularly to remove unnecessary access? Yes No / I'm not sureAre administrator accounts separate from employees’ everyday user accounts? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext6. Secure Your BackupAre critical workstations, servers, files, and databases included in your backup strategy? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you have a backup policy for your files and databases? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you implemented a secure backup like Veeam? Yes No / I'm not sureIs your local backup stored on a different network than your files? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you successfully tested restoring data from your backups within the past six months? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you monitor alerts from your backup system? Yes No / I'm not sureAre backups protected from ransomware and unauthorized access? Yes No / I'm not sureAre backup failures and security alerts actively monitored? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you know how quickly critical systems and data could be restored following an attack or outage? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext7. Secure Your MS 365 Office AppsDo you maintain a separate backup of critical Microsoft 365 data? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you created separate admin accounts from users? Yes No / I'm not sureAre Microsoft 365 security and threat-protection features appropriately configured? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you implemented Multi-factor Authentication on user accounts? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you adjusted the standard Office 365 settings to improve overall security instead of the default settings? Yes No / I'm not sureAre file and folder sharing permissions regularly reviewed to prevent unnecessary external or internal access? Yes No / I'm not sureAre sensitive files shared through approved, secure methods rather than personal email, personal cloud storage, or unapproved apps? Yes No / I'm not sureAre inactive accounts, unnecessary permissions, and external sharing links regularly reviewed and removed? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext8. Secure Your ComputersAre all company computers running currently supported operating systems? Yes No / I'm not sureAre antivirus subscriptions kept up to date? Yes No / I'm not sureIs managed endpoint security/antivirus installed on all company computers and servers? Yes No / I'm not sureDo you monitor and update all other applications as required? Yes No / I'm not sureHave you eliminated Windows XP & Windows 7 machines from your network? Yes No / I'm not sureAre third-party applications regularly patched and updated? Yes No / I'm not sureAre devices automatically locked after a period of inactivity? Yes No / I'm not sureAre company laptops and other portable devices encrypted? Yes No / I'm not sureAre users prevented from installing unauthorized software when appropriate? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNext9. Secure Your E-MailHave you implemented multi-factor authentication on your e-mail accounts? Yes No / I'm not sureAre email security controls configured to help detect spoofing, impersonation, phishing, and malicious attachments or links? Yes No / I'm not sureAre your spam filters managed to blacklist bad domains? Yes No / I'm not sureHave employees been communicated with about avoiding clicking on external links? Yes No / I'm not sureAre you using a cloud based e-mail service like Microsoft or Google? Yes No / I'm not sureHave employees received security awareness training within the past year? Yes No / I'm not sureAre employees trained to recognize phishing, social engineering, fake login pages, and suspicious attachments or links Yes No / I'm not sureDo employees know how to report a suspected phishing email or security incident? Yes No / I'm not sureAre employees trained to verify unexpected requests involving payments, password resets, account changes, sensitive information, or urgent requests from executives/vendors? Yes No / I'm not sureDoes your organization conduct periodic phishing simulations or other security-awareness exercises? Yes No / I'm not sureAre employees aware that AI can make phishing emails, impersonation attempts, fake images, and voice scams more convincing? Yes No / I'm not surePreviousNextGet Your Score Now Enter the details below to instantly receive your Cyber Security Score and recommendations.First NameLast Name *Company NameEmail Previous Submit Quiz Cyber Security Assessment Cyber Security Self-Assessment 2026 (#31) What To Expect You can take easy and sometimes FREE steps to make sure your systems are secure and your data is safe. Browse through each of these areas to ensure that your company’s systems and data are safe. Our team is offering a FREE self-assessment to help you identify potential holes in your business. No sales gimmicks or follow up harassments. Use this tool to see where you can improve. If you need help, we’re here to help you get secure.PreviousNext1. Secure Your Facilities Have you completed the following? Is your firewall current, supported by the manufacturer, and receiving security updates? Do you subscribe to the Advanced Security Licensing for your firewall? Are updates applied regularly to software and firmware? Are default passwords changed on routers, firewalls, access points, and other network devices? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext2. Secure Your Website Have you done the following? Is your website protected against DDoS attacks and other malicious traffic? Do you have a backup of your website? Are forms protected against spam and automated abuse? Do you have https:// encryption implemented? Is your web site hosting actively managed by a professional? Are website administrator accounts protected with multi-factor authentication? Are website plugins, themes, and other components regularly reviewed and updated? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext3. Secure Your Remote Connectivity Have you done the following? Have you replaced outdated or unsupported cellular/networking devices, including legacy 3G equipment? Are your 4G connections on individual private IP Addresses? Are your devices’ software actively upgraded? Are your devices’ firmware actively upgraded? Are port settings managed for optimal security and access control? Are remote connectivity devices centrally monitored for security, connectivity, and configuration issues? Have default credentials been changed on all remotely connected devices? Your answer (Hint: If you use OptConnect, the answer is YES!) Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext4. Secure Your Systems Have you done the following? Are all servers and critical systems running currently supported operating systems and software? Are business files stored in secure, centrally managed locations rather than individual devices? Do your remote users access the network via secure VPN tunnels? Have you eliminated all Windows XP & Windows 7 PC’s? Do you have zero day malware & intrusion protection implemented and managed? Do you have managed endpoint protection capable of detecting malware, ransomware, and other emerging threats Are security patches for critical systems applied promptly? Do users have only the system access necessary for their job responsibilities? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext5. Secure Your Passwords Have you done the following? Have you implemented multi-factor authentication everywhere possible? Do you use a password manager like LastPass? Does every user have their own account (no shared logins)? Do you use different passwords for business & personal items? Financial & general sites? Are your passwords unique and long? Have you changed your passwords in the past year? Have you reviewed your user list to ensure employees no longer employed are removed? Are employees trained to deny and report unexpected MFA prompts or authentication requests? Are employee accounts promptly disabled when someone leaves the organization? Are user accounts and access permissions reviewed regularly to remove unnecessary access? Are administrator accounts separate from employees’ everyday user accounts? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext6. Secure Your Backup Have you done the following? Are critical workstations, servers, files, and databases included in your backup strategy? Do you have a backup policy for your files and databases? Have you implemented a secure backup like Veeam or Backblaze? Is your local backup stored on a different network than your files? Have you successfully tested restoring data from your backups within the past six months? Do you monitor alerts from your backup system? Are backups protected from ransomware and unauthorized access? Are backup failures and security alerts actively monitored? Do you know how quickly critical systems and data could be restored following an attack or outage? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext7. Secure Your MS 365 Office Apps Have you done the following? Do you maintain a separate backup of critical Microsoft 365 data? Have you created separate admin accounts from users? Are Microsoft 365 security and threat-protection features appropriately configured? Have you implemented Multi-factor Authentication on user accounts? Have you adjusted the standard Office 365 settings to improve overall security instead of the default settings? Are file and folder sharing permissions regularly reviewed to prevent unnecessary external or internal access? Are sensitive files shared through approved, secure methods rather than personal email, personal cloud storage, or unapproved apps? Are inactive accounts, unnecessary permissions, and external sharing links regularly reviewed and removed? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext8. Secure Your Computers Have you done the following? Are all company computers running currently supported operating systems? Are antivirus subscriptions kept up to date? Is managed endpoint security/antivirus installed on all company computers and servers? Do you monitor and update all other applications as required? Have you eliminated Windows XP & Windows 7 machines from your network? Are third-party applications regularly patched and updated? Are devices automatically locked after a period of inactivity? Are company laptops and other portable devices encrypted? Are users prevented from installing unauthorized software when appropriate? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNext9. Secure Your E-Mail Have you done the following? Have you implemented multi-factor authentication on your e-mail accounts? Are email security controls configured to help detect spoofing, impersonation, phishing, and malicious attachments or links? Are your spam filters managed to blacklist bad domains? Have employees been communicated with about avoiding clicking on external links? Are you using a cloud based e-mail service like Microsoft or Google? Have employees received security awareness training within the past year? Are employees trained to recognize phishing, social engineering, fake login pages, and suspicious attachments or links Do employees know how to report a suspected phishing email or security incident? Are employees trained to verify unexpected requests involving payments, password resets, account changes, sensitive information, or urgent requests from executives/vendors? Does your organization conduct periodic phishing simulations or other security-awareness exercises? Are employees aware that AI can make phishing emails, impersonation attempts, fake images, and voice scams more convincing? Your answer Yes No Some / I'm not surePreviousNextGet Your Score Now Enter the details below to instantly receive your Cyber Security Score and recommendations.First NameLast Name *Company NameEmail Previous Submit Quiz