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Checklist Guide

Small business cybersecurity checklist for Los Angeles teams.

Use this checklist to identify quick wins and high-risk gaps before your first security scope call. It is built for owner-led businesses and lean teams.

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  • 30-minute review Fast internal checklist you can run with leadership and operations
  • Immediate action focus Designed to produce a practical 30-day fix list
  • Scope-ready output Checklist results map directly into pentesting priorities
Core Checklist

Account, data, and operations controls to verify now

Account and identity controls

  • MFA is required for all administrative accounts
  • No shared credentials across operations, billing, or support roles
  • Offboarding process removes access quickly and consistently
  • Role-based permissions are reviewed quarterly

Customer and payment workflows

  • Login and recovery flows have abuse protections and rate limiting
  • Payment and checkout paths are reviewed for tampering risk
  • Sensitive intake forms do not expose records unintentionally
  • Data exports are restricted and logged

Internal admin and platform controls

  • Admin actions are logged and monitored
  • Critical changes require clear ownership and review
  • Third-party app tokens and secrets are rotated and controlled
  • Least-privilege policies are enforced across tools

Response and continuity readiness

  • Incident owner and escalation path are documented
  • Backup restore process is tested, not assumed
  • Vendor emergency contacts are current
  • Leadership maintains a prioritized security roadmap
30-Day Plan

How to turn checklist results into action

01

Fix identity and access gaps first

Prioritize MFA enforcement, shared credential removal, and offboarding controls.

02

Harden customer-facing workflows

Address login, payment, and form exposure paths with highest business impact.

03

Document unresolved high-risk items

Use unresolved items as the starting scope for targeted pentesting.

04

Request scoped testing with priorities attached

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