Hackers never sleep, and small businesses are now their prime targets. With 43% of cyber-attacks aimed at SMBs, the difference between recovery and ruin often comes down to your response in the first 60 minutes.

This step-by-step guide is designed for small business owners to navigate the chaos of a cyber-attack with a clear, actionable plan. You don’t need to be an IT expert to protect your business; you just need the right playbook. .

In this guide, you will learn how to:

• Master the First 60 Minutes: A critical checklist of what to do when every second counts to contain the threat.
• Avoid Fatal Mistakes: Identify the top 5 errors—like turning off infected devices—that make incidents worse and cost more.
• Build Your Call Tree: A “fix it on the wall” template so you know exactly who to call, and in what order, during an emergency.
• Assess Your Readiness: Use our Cyber Readiness Checklist to see if your current defenses and backups are actually enough.
• Understand MDR: Learn how Managed Detection & Response acts as your 24/7 “Cyber SWAT team” without the full-time staffing costs.