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Mindflex: How secure is your home office?
A small business security assessment
Instructions: Answer each question honestly to assess your current security posture. Give yourself the points indicated for each "Yes" answer. Total your score at the end to see how you measure up.
Physical access control (5 points each)
Do you lock all doors and windows when leaving your home or office?
Have you changed default passwords on smart locks or security systems?
Do you have a security system with monitoring installed?
Are your work devices physically secured when you step away?
Is your workspace positioned to prevent shoulder surfing?
Do you control who has access to your business premises?
Do you have secure storage for sensitive documents?
Digital security fundamentals (5 points each)
Do you use strong, unique passwords (16+ characters) for all accounts?
Is multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled on sensitive accounts?
Do you use a password manager?
Are all devices encrypted?
Do you regularly update software and security patches?
Is antivirus software installed and current on all devices?
Do you have a firewall enabled on your network?
Network and remote work security (5 points each)
Have you changed the default password on your home/office router?
Do you use a VPN when working on public Wi-Fi?
Is work conducted on a separate, password-protected Wi-Fi network?
Policies and training (5 points each)
Do you have a written cybersecurity/remote work policy?
Do you provide regular security awareness training?
Do you have an incident response plan?
Scoring your security
Calculate your total score:
85-100 points: Excellent
You're doing a great job protecting your home/office! Continue regular reviews and updates to maintain this high standard.
65-84 points: Good
You have solid security practices in place but there's room for improvement. Focus on the areas where you didn't score points.
45-64 points: Fair
Your security needs attention. Prioritize implementing missing measures, especially password security and physical access controls.
Below 45 points: High Risk
Your home/office is vulnerable to security threats. Take immediate action on basic measures like strong passwords, locking doors, and updating software.
Additional resources
Remember: Security is an ongoing process. Even if you scored well, stay vigilant and proactive to keep your home or business safe from threats.
For more information on cybersecurity best practices, consider joining small business cybersecurity forums and subscribing to security newsletters to stay informed about the latest threats.
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