What Is a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment?
A cybersecurity risk assessment is a structured review of your business's technology, people and processes. It shows where your data, devices and systems could be exposed to threats like phishing, ransomware and data breaches, and how much damage each risk could cause. The result is a clear picture of what to fix first, so you can spend your security budget where it matters most.
Why Small Businesses Need a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Small businesses are frequent targets because attackers expect fewer defenses. Many owners don't know where their weak spots are until something goes wrong. A cybersecurity risk assessment helps you find those gaps early, protect customer information, keep your business running and meet the security expectations of insurers, partners and regulators.
What Our Risk Assessment Looks At
- Who can access your systems, and how passwords and logins are protected.
- How your data is stored, backed up and recovered after an incident.
- Whether computers, servers and software are kept updated and protected.
- How well your team can spot phishing emails and other scams.
- Your plans for responding to a cyber attack or outage.
What Happens After You Submit
Once you complete the questionnaire, the Silverback Consulting team reviews your answers and follows up to talk through your results. We'll explain your biggest risks in plain language and recommend practical next steps that fit your business and budget. For a deeper look, explore our cyber security posture assessment or our free Cybersecurity Guide for Small Businesses.