Free Cyber Security Starter Pack for Small Businesses
Cyber attacks are increasingly targeting small businesses, micro businesses and charities across the UK. Many attacks succeed not because the criminals are highly sophisticated, but because basic security protections have not been put in place.
In reality, many cyber incidents can be prevented by implementing a small number of practical security measures.
To help organisations improve their cyber resilience, Wellis Technology has produced a free Cyber Security Starter Pack for Small Businesses.
This pack contains practical guidance designed specifically for organisations that may not have dedicated IT or cyber security specialists.
What’s Included in the Starter Pack
The Wellis Technology Cyber Security Starter Pack includes a set of practical guides and resources that can help organisations quickly improve their security posture.
1. Small Business Cyber Security Starter Guide
A practical introduction to protecting your organisation from common cyber threats.
The guide covers:
- password security
- multi-factor authentication
- recognising phishing emails
- software updates and patching
- backups and ransomware protection
- securing networks and devices
2. Cyber Security for Micro Businesses (1–25 Staff)
A focused guide designed specifically for micro businesses and very small organisations.
This guide explains the essential security foundations that smaller organisations should implement to reduce their exposure to cyber attacks.
3. Cyber Security Office Poster
A printable poster containing simple security rules that employees can follow in day-to-day work.
Many organisations find it useful to display this in offices or shared working areas as a reminder of good cyber security practices.
4. 30 Cyber Security Mistakes Small Businesses Make
A practical guide explaining some of the most common security mistakes that leave organisations vulnerable to cyber attacks.
The guide explains these risks and provides straightforward advice on how to avoid them.
Who These Resources Are For
These resources are designed for organisations that may not have specialist IT security teams, including:
- Micro businesses (1–25 staff)
- Small businesses (up to around 50 staff)
- Start-ups and consultants
- Charities and voluntary organisations
The guidance focuses on practical and achievable security improvements that can be implemented without large budgets or complex technology.
Download the Cyber Security Starter Pack
You can download the Wellis Technology Cyber Security Starter Pack and related resources from the link below.
These resources are free to download and may be shared provided attribution to Wellis Technology is retained.
Cyber Security Resources Library
All of the downloadable guides are available from the Wellis Technology resource library:
Available resources include:
- Small Business Cyber Security Starter Guide
- Cyber Security for Micro Businesses
- Cyber Security Office Poster
- 30 Cyber Security Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Why Wellis Technology Created These Guides
Wellis Technology believes that improving cyber security across small businesses and organisations benefits the entire business community.
These resources have been produced to help organisations understand the most common cyber risks and take practical steps to reduce them.
Our work draws on experience in software engineering, cyber security practices and technology standards, including frameworks such as:
- Cyber Essentials
- ISO / IEC security standards
- guidance from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
About Wellis Technology
Wellis Technology provides guidance and support to organisations seeking to improve their technology resilience, security practices and standards compliance.
Our focus is on practical solutions that help organisations reduce cyber risk and operate securely.
More Free Cyber Security Resources
The Cyber Security Starter Pack is part of a growing collection of practical guidance produced by Wellis Technology to help organisations improve their cyber resilience.
Additional resources include:
- Cyber Security for Micro Businesses (1–25 staff)
- Cyber Security Office Poster for staff awareness
- 30 Cyber Security Mistakes Small Businesses Make
You can access all available guides here:
Cyber Security Resource Library