Level 1: Foundation
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Understanding Cyber Risk
Why This Matters
Small businesses get attacked 43% more than big companies. Criminals know you have valuable data but fewer defenses.
Understanding risk helps you make smart security decisions.
The Risk Formula
Risk = Threat × Vulnerability × Impact
This simple formula helps you evaluate any security decision. High risk areas need immediate attention, while low risk areas can wait.
Threat: What could attack you (hackers, malware, etc.)
Vulnerability: Your weak spots (old software, weak passwords)
Impact: How much damage it would cause
Try This: See How Risk Works
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Risk Score: 27
MEDIUM RISK
Fix this within 90 days
What's Next
Don't worry about calculating exact risks right now. As you go through these guides, you'll learn how to:
- Reduce threats targeting your business
- Fix your biggest vulnerabilities
- Minimise impact when attacks happen
For now, just remember: High risk = fix immediately. Low risk = fix when you can.