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Take IT & Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Quiz to find the right path for your IT

Before You Begin

Most businesses don’t fail because they ignore technology — they fail because their IT and security slowly fall out of sync with how the business actually operates.

By 2026, the definition of “good IT” has shifted. Work is hybrid. Identity matters more than networks. Cyber threats target people not devices. Downtime is a board-level risk. Compliance expectations now reach SMBs.

This assessment is not about perfection. Very few organizations score “ideal” across the board - that’s normal. However, this assessment will highlight areas of opportunity and vulnerability in the modern era.

What will you learn by taking this assessment?

  • How modern is your IT and security posture today?
  • Where are you exposed without realizing it?
  • What actually matters next for our business?

The 2026 IT & Cybersecurity Reality Check

A practical self-assessment for US small and mid-sized businesses

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How to Answer

For each statement, select the option that best reflects your current reality:

0 = Not in place
1 = Partially in place / inconsistent
2 = Fully in place / enforced

Identity & Access

1. All employees authenticate through a centralized cloud identity platform.
2. Multi-factor authentication is enforced for all users, including executives.
3. Access policies adjust based on risk.
4. Administrative access is temporary and role-based.

Devices & Endpoint Control

5. Every device accessing company data is known and managed.
6. Lost or stolen devices can be remotely locked or wiped.
7. Systems are patched automatically and measured.
8. BYOD devices are secured or explicitly prohibited.

Email & User Protection

9. Advanced phishing and impersonation protection is in place.
10. Links and attachments are inspected before users open them.
11. External senders are clearly identified.

Backup, Recovery & Resilience

12. Critical data is backed up to immutable storage.
13. Backups are tested through real restores.
14. Recovery objectives are defined in business terms.

Monitoring, Visibility & Strategy

15. Systems are proactively monitored.
16. Alerts are reviewed and acted on.
17. Root causes are addressed, not normalized.

Documentation & Alignment

18. IT systems and vendors are documented.
19. Security aligns with compliance needs.
20. IT decisions support business outcomes.

Scoring

Your Score: 0

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32–40: Modern & Defensible

Your business has a relatively strong security posture and is well-protected. Learn more about how our Co-managed IT service could be the right fit for your needs.

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22–31: Functional but Exposed

Your business faces a moderate level of risk. We recommend scheduling a consultation with our IT experts to determine the most effective solution—either fully managed or co-managed IT services—to enhance your IT security.

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Below 22: High Risk, Low Visibility

Your business faces a moderate level of risk. We recommend scheduling a consultation with our IT experts to determine the most effective solution—either fully managed or co-managed IT services—to enhance your IT security.

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