Recognizing the need for solutions for businesses that do not have a cybersecurity department, the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) has begun frontrunning as a shield for these companies. Powered by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the ACDC is pioneering efforts to fortify the digital defenses across the state by offering free cybersecurity services (including assessments) to any small business based in Arkansas. The ACDC offers two assessments: the Cyber Health Self Assessment (CHSA) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment (CSMA). Both assessments are based on industry standards set by the Center for Internet Standards (CIS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The importance of cybersecurity for small businesses cannot be overstated. Get a free assessment done from the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center so that you can worry a little less about the bad guys and focus more on your day-to-day business.