The CyberGrade blog
Practical security for small businesses — written for owners, not sysadmins.
June 20, 2026
Cyber Insurance Requirements: The Checklist Insurers Actually Grade You On
Cyber insurance applications now function as security audits. Here are the controls underwriters require before they'll write — or renew — a small business policy.
June 13, 2026
What Is a Security Posture Assessment? (And What Small Businesses Actually Need)
Penetration tests, vulnerability scans, posture assessments — the terms blur together and the quotes range from free to $50,000. Here's what each one is for.
June 6, 2026
How to Roll Out MFA at a Small Business (Without a Staff Revolt)
Multi-factor authentication stops the most common attacks cold — if you can get your team to adopt it. A practical rollout plan for a 5–50 person company.
May 30, 2026
Password Managers for Small Business: How to Choose and Roll One Out
The spreadsheet of passwords is your biggest silent risk. What a business password manager costs, which features matter, and how to migrate without chaos.
May 23, 2026
Do Small Businesses Need a vCISO? An Honest Decision Guide
Virtual CISO services run $2K–$10K a month. Here's who genuinely needs one, who doesn't yet, and what to do in the meantime.
May 16, 2026
Write an Incident Response Plan in One Afternoon (Small Business Edition)
The first hour of a cyber incident decides most of its cost — and most small businesses improvise it. Here's a one-page plan you can finish today.