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Stay a step ahead of cyber threats

Get practical answers to the cybersecurity questions that matter most to small businesses with Mastercard SME Academy: Cybersecurity.

Build your cyber confidence

 

Running a small business takes time, but understanding the cybersecurity issues that small businesses can face doesn’t have to. Cybersecurity risks such as phishing, data breaches, malware, identity theft and impersonation can put business data at risk and disrupt day-to-day operations. Explore free, short-form learning designed to help SMEs understand cybersecurity risks and take practical steps to protect their businesses and strengthen customer trust and build digital resilience as they grow. 

 

  • Understand how phishing and data breaches happen 
  • Strengthen passwords and use multi-factor authentication
  • Manage employee and third-party access  
  • Check links, downloads and attachments before you open them 
  • Protect business laptops, phones and other devices 
  • Recognize and respond to malware that could disrupt business operations 
  • Reduce the risk of identity theft and impersonation 
  • Secure your most critical business accounts 

A platform built for you


The Mastercard SME Academy: Cybersecurity is designed for small business owners, with practical lessons on protecting your business from cyber risks: 

Free access for SMEs

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Mobile-first learning

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Short, accessible content

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Expert guidance and actionable resources

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Get the answers to your business questions 

Get practical answers to your small business cybersecurity questions. Learn how cyber risks can affect your data and operations and take informed action to strengthen your digital resilience and protect the business you’ve worked hard to build.