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SECURED

Cybersecurity explained for the business owner, not the engineer: what the threats actually are, the handful of controls that stop most of them, and what to do when something goes wrong. 96 pages, free.

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What's inside

Part I: The what and the why

  • What cybersecurity is, in plain terms
  • The ROI of investing in cybersecurity
  • The most common threats to small businesses
  • Why following a framework beats guessing

Part II: The top controls

  • People and identity
  • Devices and endpoint security
  • Email, web, and collaboration security
  • Data protection
  • Networks and cloud basics
  • Vendor and third-party risk

Part III: The final layer of protection

  • Incident response and business continuity
  • Compliance and governance for small and mid-sized businesses
  • A jargon decoder for every term in the book

Who it's for

Owners, partners, practice managers, and office managers who've been told cybersecurity is scary and complicated, and who would rather understand it well enough to make good decisions than hand the whole subject to someone else.

About the author

Evan Fannin founded The Network Gurus more than 15 years ago and has spent that time protecting Southwest Florida practices, dealerships, and firms. SECURED is the explanation he gives new clients, written down.

Questions we hear

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need a technical background to read it?

No. The book was written to demystify cybersecurity for owners and managers, and it ends with a jargon decoder for any term you hit along the way.

Does it cover HIPAA and the FTC Safeguards Rule?

Yes. Part III covers compliance and governance for small businesses, including how the common frameworks map to the controls in Part II.

Will it scare me into buying something?

The opposite. The book opens by rejecting fear-mongering and promises not to manufacture urgency. It's meant to give you confidence, not anxiety.

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A plain-English review of your security, backups, and support experience. No cost, no obligation, and the report is yours to keep.

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