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No business is too small to need protection from cyberthreats

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You’re an expert at what you do. Unfortunately, so are cybercriminals.

Cybercriminals are specifically targeting unprepared small businesses like never before. A cyberattack can hurt your business’s bottom line, impact your customers and employees, and do serious damage to your company’s reputation. This is why it’s essential to have a trusted resource you can turn to for cybersecurity support.

80%

of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) agree they need a cybersecurity solution that keeps their business safe without requiring them to be a cybersecurity expert.1

65%

of SMEs agree that when it comes to their business’s budget, cybersecurity is a top priority.1

Cyber preparedness is a time investment in your business’s future. Yes, knowing where to start and who to trust can be overwhelming, but the Mastercard Trust Centre is here to help.

Learning content and tools

With the Mastercard Trust Centre, you have access to information, tools and resources that alleviate the complexity of cybersecurity to help keep you safer from hackers and fraudsters.

Here we start with essential knowledge you can use right away to better protect your business — from managing passwords to helping defend against ransomware and phishing attacks.

Phishing quiz

Time for a phishing expedition! Take this quiz to see if you can spot when you’re being phished. It’s harder than you think.

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Common cybersecurity misconceptions held by small and medium-sized organizations

Knowledge is your first line of defence to protect your small business against cyberthreats. Make this myth-debunking article a must-read for all employees, not only those managing your business’s IT.

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Cybersecurity assessment for small and medium-sized businesses

Answer 15 questions about how well your business follows cybersecurity best practices, and receive a free report containing information to help you improve the cybersecurity of your business.

Take the assessment
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How to recover from password exposure

Learn steps you can take to recover from unauthorized password exposure.

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Why should you use safe words?

Artifical intelligence (AI) can be used for good and bad purposes. Don’t let a deepfake scam catch you, your coworkers or your family in a costly scam.

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What to do if your business Facebook is hacked

This article can help your business securely use social media platforms, like Facebook, to connect with customers and build brand loyality.

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1. Mastercard Proprietary Research: Global Foresights, Insights and Analytics: SME Cybersecurity 2025. ↩

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