Complete Network Security Protection for SME's within Limited Resources

TL;DR

This paper offers a cost-effective, comprehensive security plan tailored for small and medium enterprises, including practical tools and best practices to enhance their cybersecurity within limited budgets.

Contribution

It introduces a practical, budget-conscious security framework specifically designed for SMEs lacking existing security guidelines, with real-world implementation insights.

Findings

Implemented security plan improved SME security posture

Identified top free and affordable security tools

Provided best practices for key security topics

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive budget conscious security plan for smaller enterprises that lack security guidelines.The authors believe this paper will assist users to write an individualized security plan. In addition to providing the top ten free or affordable tools get some sort of semblance of security implemented, the paper also provides best practices on the topics of Authentication, Authorization, Auditing, Firewall, Intrusion Detection & Monitoring, and Prevention. The methods employed have been implemented at Company XYZ referenced throughout