How to Conduct a Cybersecurity Audit for Small Businesses?
2025 step-by-step guide: How Indian small businesses, shops, clinics, CA firms, and startups can perform a full cybersecurity audit in 7 days — discover hidden risks, stop ransomware, and save lakhs. Exact checklist used daily by our 8,000+ students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies before they earn ₹35–90 LPA auditing 500+ Indian SMEs.
Introduction
98% of Indian small businesses have NO cybersecurity — one ransomware attack can wipe out years of profit in hours. We have audited 500+ shops, clinics, CA firms, traders, and startups — every single one had critical risks. Our students perform these exact audits daily in lab and then charge ₹50K–3 lakh per audit while earning ₹35–90 LPA full-time packages.
7-Day Cybersecurity Audit Checklist for Indian SMEs
| Day | Audit Task | Common Finding in India |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asset inventory + network mapping | Old unused PCs still connected |
| 2 | Password & access control check | “admin123” on every device |
| 3 | Router & Wi-Fi security audit | Default password + WPS enabled |
| 4 | Antivirus + patch management | Pirated Windows + no updates |
| 5 | Data backup & ransomware test | No backup or backup also encrypted |
| 6 | Employee phishing awareness test | 90% click fake OTP links |
| 7 | Final report + remediation plan | ₹2–5 lakh savings from prevented attacks |
Real Indian SME Attack Cases 2024–2025
- Pune clinic paid ₹18 lakh ransom after employee clicked fake WhatsApp APK
- Delhi CA firm lost 12 years of ITR data → ₹45 lakh recovery cost
- Surat trader’s CCTV hacked → shop robbed using live feed
- Mumbai startup lost ₹1.2 Cr after QuickBooks accessed via weak router
Our SME Cybersecurity Audit Lab
Only institute in India with real shop/clinic/office setups — Windows PCs, Tally, QuickBooks, CCTV, biometric machines, JioFiber routers. Students perform full 7-day audits on live simulated businesses every week. Join India’s only SME-focused cybersecurity lab in Pune.
Career After SME Cybersecurity Audit Training
See real packages our students get:
- SME Security Consultant – ₹35–75 LPA
- Compliance & Audit Specialist – ₹50–90 LPA
- Freelance Auditor – ₹1–5 lakh per audit
Free Tools Every Small Business Owner Can Use Today
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Bitdefender Free / Kaspersky Security Cloud Free
- OpenVAS Community Edition
- Shodan.io (check exposed devices)
- HaveIBeenPwned for email leaks
Conclusion
Small businesses are the #1 target in India because they have money but zero security. One audit can save lakhs and prevent shutdown. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — get free cybersecurity audit for your family business + learn to audit others for ₹3 lakh per report with 100% job guarantee. New batches every Monday in Pune + 100% live online. Start protecting Indian SMEs today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do small shops really get hacked?
Yes, daily — clinics & traders are top targets.
How much does a professional audit cost?
₹50K–3 lakh — our students charge this after course.
Can I audit my own shop/clinic?
Yes, we teach exact checklist in 1 month.
Do you offer free audit for family business?
Yes, every enrolled student gets one free.
Is 100% job placement guaranteed?
Yes, written guarantee from day one.
When is free demo class?
Every Saturday 11 AM.
How to book free audit guidance?
Register here for your free SME security session.
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