Agency cybersecurity & data protection checklist
Agencies handle sensitive client data, credentials, and financial information daily. Use this checklist to protect your agency, your clients, and your reputation.
Frequently asked questions
Do small agencies really need a cybersecurity checklist?
Yes. You hold client credentials, ad account access, financial data and brand assets, and a small team usually has fewer security controls than your clients do. A breach on your side can expose several clients at once.
What's the first thing we should implement?
Two-factor authentication on every account and a business password manager. Together they block many common account-takeover attacks and are quick to roll out.
How do we handle security when working with freelancers?
Grant limited access on a per-project basis. Use your password manager's sharing feature. Revoke access immediately when the engagement ends. Include security terms in contracts.
What should we do if a client's credentials are compromised?
Immediately change the affected passwords. Notify the client. Investigate how the breach occurred. Document the incident and update your security procedures.
Do we need cyber insurance?
It is worth pricing, especially if you hold client data, credentials or financial information. Policies commonly cover breach response, legal fees and client notification costs; check what each policy includes and excludes.
How do we convince clients that their data is safe with us?
Document your security practices. Share your security policy during onboarding. Include security commitments in contracts. Consider obtaining SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification.
Run the checklist where the client work happens
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