Free download · For Singapore SMEs
27 practical checks to help you prevent common attacks, protect your data and recover when something goes wrong. Written in plain English for business owners, with no jargon.
What's inside
Each check has tick boxes and a one-line reason it matters. If you’re not sure about a box, leave it empty: “not sure” counts as a gap.
Stop common attacks getting in: firewall, MFA, passwords, software updates, email security, remote access and staff awareness.
Safeguard accounts, devices and data: endpoint protection, Microsoft 365, user access, sensitive data, laptop encryption and AI tools.
Keep the business running when something goes wrong: tested backups, a simple incident plan, business continuity and regular reviews.
Short on time?
If you can’t answer yes to all five today, the checklist shows you what to fix first.
Next step
Book a Free IT Security Review. We check your company against all 27 points and give you the findings ranked by risk, so you know what to fix first. No obligation.
FAQ
Yes. Fill in the short form and the checklist is yours to keep and use.
Small and medium-sized companies in Singapore, especially those without an in-house IT team, or where one staff member looks after IT on the side.
No. Each check is written in plain English with a short reason it matters. If you’re not sure about something, leave the box empty and treat it as a gap.
It is Ostendo’s IT Security Baseline for Small Companies, updated in November 2026 with practical tips from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) small business guide and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
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