Protect Your Business: Free Cybersecurity Course from the ATO
Cybersecurity might not be something small business owners think about every day—but it’s becoming more important than ever. Scams, data breaches and phishing emails can hit any business, big or small, and the consequences can be costly.
The good news? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a free, easy-to-follow online course to help small business owners build better cyber awareness and take practical steps to stay safe online.
What the Course Covers
The course, Cybersecurity – Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business, is made up of short, practical modules that help you:
Understand common cyber risks affecting small businesses
Protect your business and customer information
Stay alert to new threats and know where to find up-to-date information
Respond and recover if your business experiences a cyber incident
It also includes short case studies, checklists and free tools you can start using straight away.
Each module takes just a few minutes to complete—perfect for fitting into a busy workday.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Regardless of the size of your business, your data is valuable. Client records, business documents, and logins to government services (including your ATO accounts) can all be targeted by scammers.
A simple awareness of where your risks lie—and what small actions make the biggest difference—can go a long way towards keeping your business safe.
Some of the tips you’ll pick up include:
Using strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication
Backing up data regularly
Checking that your accounting, payroll and banking systems are secure
Spotting suspicious emails before they cause damage
A Strong Foundation for Peace of Mind
At LCB Accounting Solutions, we know how important it is for small businesses to feel confident and in control—not just with their finances, but across every part of their operations. Taking time to learn about cybersecurity is another way to protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build.
This free ATO course is a simple, practical first step.
Ready to Get Started?
You can begin the free ATO course today:
👉 ATO Cybersecurity – Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business
It’s completely free, self-paced, and created specifically for small business owners.
Take 20 minutes this week to strengthen your digital defences—and protect the future of your business.