Expert Help: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

More than 40% of small businesses reported being the victim of a cyberattack in the last 12 months, with an average cost of $9,000 per attack. That’s according to CISA, which is a federal agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, that’s tasked with working with partners — businesses, organizations, government agencies — to defend against today’s cyber threats and build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.

If you’re a small business owner, CISA’s website has lots of information that you can use to safeguard your data — and your profits. Among the resources:

• Cyber Essentials: A guide for developing an actionable understanding of where to start implementing cybersecurity practices.

• Cybersecurity Resources Road Map: A guide for identifying useful cybersecurity best practices and resources based on need.

• FCC Small Biz Cyber Planner: How to create a custom cybersecurity plan.

• FCC Small Business Tip Sheet: 10 key cybersecurity tips.

• U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness: How to secure your business network.

• FTC Compliance Resource: How to collect sensitive data from consumers and employees.

• National Cyber Security Alliance: How to safeguard your business, employees and customers.

• Stop. Think. Connect.: An awareness campaign to promote safe online habits.

• Workplace Materials: Posters and brochures about how to protect workplace, report cyber incidents and report suspicious behavior.