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Cybersecurity made simple for small business

Get your security readiness score out of 100, understand every gap, and get step-by-step AI guidance to fix them — built on the SUCCESS framework.

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40 / 100
Needs Attention

You've completed 8 of 20 controls. Your biggest gaps are in Incident Response and Data Security. The AI Tutor has a plan ready for you.

Governance
10/10
Access Control
5/10
Data Security
0/10
Incident Response
0/10
Physical Security
8/10

From zero to secure in three steps

No IT degree required. SUCCESS was designed by researchers who talked directly to small business owners like you.

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Answer or Upload

Take our guided 20-question assessment or upload your existing policies and documents. Takes under 10 minutes.

2

Get Your Score

Receive a score out of 100 across 10 security domains. See exactly where you stand and what your biggest risks are.

3

Improve with AI

Your personal AI security tutor explains each gap in plain English and gives you a step-by-step action plan to fix it.

4

Track Progress

Re-assess any time. Watch your score improve as you implement controls. Export a readiness report for investors or auditors.

20 controls. 10 domains. 100 points.

Developed through research with real small business owners. Each control is practical, affordable, and designed for businesses without a dedicated IT team.

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Governance

Leadership commitment to security and a documented information security policy.

2 controls
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Access Control

Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege access for every employee.

2 controls
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Asset Management

Know where all your data lives and classify it by sensitivity level.

2 controls
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Data Security

Encrypt sensitive data and prevent unauthorized data leakage from your systems.

2 controls
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Human Resources

Background checks and annual security training tailored to each role.

2 controls
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Software Security

Integrate security into how you build and review code from day one.

2 controls
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Incident Response

A tested plan and clear roles so your team knows exactly what to do if something goes wrong.

2 controls
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Vulnerability Management

Keep systems updated and rotate credentials whenever key personnel leave.

2 controls
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Risk Management

Identify your biggest risks, assess their impact, and build mitigation plans.

2 controls
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Physical Security

Restrict physical access to sensitive areas and train your team on physical security policies.

2 controls
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Your personal security advisor, available 24/7

Not a generic chatbot. Every answer is grounded in the SUCCESS framework and tailored to your business.

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Context Chat

Ask anything about the control you're working on. Get plain-English answers scoped to your industry and team size.

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Document Explainer

Upload a policy or document. The AI reads it, evaluates it against the specific control, and tells you exactly what's missing.

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Mastery Drills

After completing a control, get 3 quick reflection questions to confirm you've truly implemented it — not just checked a box.

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SUCCESS AI Tutor Control 3 — Strong Passwords & MFA
What does MFA mean and do I really need it?
MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication — it means using two things to log in: your password and a code from your phone. Even if someone steals your password, they still can't get in without your phone. For a small business, this single step blocks over 99% of account takeover attacks. Which accounts do you use most — email, banking, or software tools?
Mostly Gmail and QuickBooks
Perfect — both support MFA and it takes about 5 minutes to set up. For Gmail: Settings → Security → 2-Step Verification. For QuickBooks: Gear icon → Account & Settings → Security. Want me to walk you through it step by step?

What does your score mean?

Each of the 20 controls is worth 5 points. Complete all 20 and you hit 100. Here's how the tiers break down.

0–29 At Risk Immediate action needed
30–49 Needs Attention Critical gaps present
50–69 Developing Good start, keep going
70–84 Good Solid foundation
85–100 Strong Industry-leading SMB posture
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Scored Controls
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Security Domains
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Built on the SUCCESS framework — research developed at a leading U.S. university.