Resources for Small/Med-Sized Businesses

Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection Business Center: Privacy & Security
The FTC is a U.S. federal government agency that promotes consumer protection and business competition jurisdiction. The FTC pursues law enforcement to advance consumer interests, develops policy and research laws, and creates educational programs for consumers and businesses.

National Institute of Standards and Technology
Computer Security Division: Computer Security Resource Center
NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Internet Security Essentials for Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. The Chamber's core purpose is to fight for free enterprise before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, the courts, the court of public opinion, and governments around the world.

US-CERT
Cyber Security Guidance for Business
The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team's mission is to improve the nation's cybersecurity posture, coordinate cyber information sharing and proactively manage cyber risks to the nation while protecting the constitutional rights of Americans. US-CERT vision is to be a trusted global leader in cybersecurity - collaborative, agile, and responsive in a complex environment.

Ready Business
Business Emergency Plan
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Advertising Council launched the Ready Business Campaign in September 2004. This extension of the successful Ready Campaign, designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, focuses specifically on business preparedness. Ready Business helps owners and managers of small- and medium-sized businesses prepare their employees, operations and assets in the event of an emergency.

Symantec
Prevent Information Loss
Secure From Threats
Symantec is a security software manufacturing corporation. They provide security, storage, and systems management solutions.

Microsoft
Microsoft Business for Small & Midsize Companies
Microsoft is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices.

Debix
Data Breach Incident Response Workbook
Debix is a technology leader in the consumer and corporate identity protection market. Their Data Breach Incident Response Workbook is designed to address data security and provide an outline and recommendations for planning a well-orchestrated response to a data compromise.

Internet911
Internet911, a BrandProtect company, uses proprietary technology to constantly search the internet for threats associated with identity theft, social media and intellectual property abuse. In addition, we provide customers with tools to help them automate responses and manage internet threats in a cost effective way.