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Compliance Guides

HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR compliance guides for small businesses

What Is Cybersecurity? A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

A plain-English introduction to cybersecurity fundamentals — what it is, why it matters, and the practical steps any beginner can take to stay safe online.

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Zero Trust Security: How to Implement It with Free Open-Source Tools

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

A practical zero trust implementation guide using Keycloak, OpenZiti, and Conjur — covering identity verification, network micro-segmentation, device compliance, and privileged access management.

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Docker and Container Security: A Practical Guide to Securing Your Containers

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

Learn to secure Docker containers from misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and privilege escalation — with Trivy scanning, secure Dockerfile practices, and Docker daemon hardening.

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Windows 11 Security Hardening: Complete PowerShell Guide

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

Harden Windows against attacks using PowerShell commands — covering Defender ASR rules, Credential Guard, SMBv1 disabling, PowerShell logging, and AppLocker configuration.

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Linux Security Hardening: A Complete Checklist with Commands

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

Step-by-step Linux hardening guide covering SSH configuration, firewall rules, kernel parameters, user permissions, and audit logging — with copy-paste commands for every step.

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Multi-Factor Authentication: The Complete Guide to MFA Types and Best Practices

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

MFA stops 99.9% of automated account attacks. This guide covers every type of MFA — from SMS codes to hardware keys — explains the security tradeoffs, and shows you how to roll it out across your organization.

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Cloud Security 101: Securing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for Small Business

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

Cloud misconfigurations cause billions in losses annually. Learn the most common cloud security mistakes, the Shared Responsibility Model, and practical steps to secure your AWS, Azure, or GCP environment.

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HIPAA Compliance for Small Healthcare Businesses: A Plain-English Guide

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

HIPAA violations can cost up to $1.9 million per category. This practical guide breaks down exactly what small healthcare businesses must do to become and stay compliant — without needing a law degree.

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How to Set Up a Firewall: A Practical Guide for Small Business

May 1, 2026April 29, 2026 by PlainlySec Team

A properly configured firewall is your network’s first line of defense. This step-by-step guide covers firewall types, key rules to configure, and free options for small businesses.

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