NIST releases cybersecurity guide for non-employer small businesses
Original title: NIST publishes cybersecurity guide for businesses too small to have IT staff
NIST's Small Business Cybersecurity guide helps solopreneurs protect devices and data using the Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
NIST released guidance for small businesses with no paid employees, covering 82% of US small businesses. The guide applies CSF 2.0 to help owners manage risks including account protection, backups, phishing awareness, and basic privacy practices. It provides context for non-technical readers and outlines six functions for risk management.
- Affects 34.8 million US small businesses
- Recommends MFA, passkeys, and 15-character unique passphrases
- Emphasizes documenting systems and regular backup testing
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3 min read at helpnetsecurity.com
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released cybersecurity guidance for small businesses with no paid employees other than their owners. These businesses include freelancers, sole proprietors, and independent contractors. About 82% of the 34.
By Anamarija Pogorelec · helpnetsecurity.com
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