The Small Business Cybersecurity Assessment & Planning Program (SB-CAPP) is designed
to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity posture through a structured,
cost-effective approach. It begins with a comprehensive evaluation of existing vulnerabilities,
employee awareness, and technology infrastructure. This allows business owners to gain a clear
understanding of their current cyber risk landscape.
SB-CAPP translates technical findings into actionable steps that prioritize the most critical
risks to business operations, customer data, and reputation. Each recommendation is aligned with
the organization’s size, budget, and industry needs. This ensures that improvements are practical,
relevant, and achievable for small business environments.
The program also emphasizes employee readiness by assessing staff behavior and awareness related to
cybersecurity. It helps identify gaps in training and provides strategies to reduce human-related
vulnerabilities. This promotes a security-first culture across the organization, regardless of size or technical background.
At the end of the program, businesses receive a tailored Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan with policies for data
protection, staff responsibilities, and incident response. This document serves as both a strategic roadmap and a
practical guide for day-to-day operations. With SB-CAPP, small businesses can confidently manage cyber threats and
build long-term resilience.
This phase identifies technical vulnerabilities, evaluates existing technology, and measures employee security awareness to establish a baseline cybersecurity posture.
The organization’s risk landscape is analyzed to uncover exploitable weaknesses, prioritize threats, and identify security control gaps.
This step focuses on assessing the human element of security by evaluating training effectiveness and identifying risks related to employee behavior and insider threats.
Realistic, business-aligned cybersecurity goals are developed alongside a prioritized action plan that reflects the organization’s budget, risk tolerance, and compliance needs.
The program concludes with a tailored Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan that provides clear policies for data protection, staff training, and incident response to guide long-term security efforts.