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*Guidance that covers multiple cybersecurity topics*

Cybersecurity Framework Quick Start Guide - *Getting Started with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Quick Start Guide*provides activities for each Function of the Cybersecurity Framework that may be good starting points for small businesses.*National Institute of Standards and Technology*

Creating Good Cyber Ready Habits–One Person at a Time – provides tips on how to develop good cyber readiness habits and culture for the workplace*Cyber Readiness Institute*

Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals – Organized to align with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework functions, CPGs are a common set of protections that all critical infrastructure entities - from large to small - should implement to meaningfully reduce the likelihood and impact of known risks and adversary techniques.*Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency*

Cyber Essentials Toolkits – The Cyber Essentials Toolkit is a set of modules designed to break down the CISA Cyber Essentials into bite-sized actions for IT and C-suite leadership to work toward full implementation of each Cyber Essential. Each chapter focuses on recommended actions to build cyber readiness into the six interrelated aspects of an organizational culture of cyber readiness. *Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)*

Cybersecurity Basics – basic tips for securing your business*Federal Trade Commission*

Cybersecurity Resources Roadmap - helps small and midsize businesses select the most useful cybersecurity resources based on needs*Department of Homeland Security*

FCC Cyber Planner - The Small Biz Cyber Planner 2.0 is an online resource to help small businesses create customized cybersecurity plans.*Federal Communications Commission*

Start with Security: A Guide for Business – lessons learned from Federal Trade Commission cases that touch on vulnerabilities that could affect your company, along with practical guidance on how to reduce the risks they pose*Federal Trade Commission*

Good Security Habits – general tips for protecting your business electronic devices from unwanted remote access*Department of Homeland Security*

Information Security for Small Business: The Fundamentals – NISTIR 7621- provides guidance on how small business can provide basic security for their information, systems, and networks*National Institute of Standards and Technology*

GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business - assess your security posture, implement free tools, find practical tips, and use free resources and guides to improve your company’s cybersecurity readiness and response*Global Cyber Alliance*

Fight Cybercrime - Arm yourself with the information you need to recognize, report, and recover from cybercrime.*Cybercrime Support Network*

Strengthen Your Cybersecurity - Cyberattacks are a concern for small businesses. Learn about cybersecurity threats and how to protect yourself.*Small Business Administration*

Resource Guide for Developing a Resilient Supply Chain Risk Management Plan - provides a valuable starting point for SMBs to develop and tailor an information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain risk management (SCRM) plan that meets the needs of their business. *Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)*

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