Practical IT foundations for growing teams

The five foundations

The five foundations

1. 1

   Passwords and 2FA

   Unique passwords, a password manager and two-factor authentication on email and finance accounts.

2. 2

   Updates

   Automatic updates on every device.

3. 3

   Backups

   Automatic, tested backups of business data.

4. 4

   Network security

   A secured router and a separate guest network.

5. 5

   Staff awareness

   Everyone knows how to spot and report a suspicious message.

Recommended kit

• Security

  Small Office Cybersecurity Starter Kit

  Essential protection for teams of 2–25.

  GH₵220

  Reviewed Oct 2026

• Data

  Data Backup Playbook

  Never lose important files again.

  GH₵85

  Reviewed Oct 2026

• Networking

  Router Security Hardening Checklist

  Lock down your router in 30 minutes.

  GH₵50

  Reviewed Oct 2026