Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport: Here’s How to Get Your Team Involved

Cybersecurity doesn’t start with software. It starts with people.

Many small business owners feel like cybersecurity is their personal responsibility, something they have to manage alone. But the truth is, real protection happens when everyone on your team plays a part.

When security becomes a shared habit instead of a solo task, your business gets stronger, more resilient, and more confident.

Why Cybersecurity Isn’t Just an IT Problem

Cybersecurity used to be something handled behind the scenes by IT or outsourced to a specialist. Today, the biggest risks often come from small, everyday actions such as clicking an unchecked link, reusing a password, or leaving an account unmonitored.

Human error is behind more than 80% of data breaches. The good news is that most of these are easily preventable when everyone knows what to look for and feels responsible for keeping things safe.

Building a security-minded culture doesn’t require expensive software or complex policies. It starts with a few small changes that help your team stay aware, consistent, and proactive.

Five Ways to Get Your Team Involved in Cybersecurity

1. Start with a Conversation

Host a quick, informal team discussion about cybersecurity.
Ask questions like, “If we experienced a cyber incident tomorrow, what would we do?”

This simple conversation can reveal where there is uncertainty or overconfidence, and it helps create a shared sense of ownership over your company’s security.

Lockwell Tip:
Elle, your AI cybersecurity assistant, helps guide teams through clear, step-by-step incident response actions so everyone feels confident about what to do next.

2. Make Password Health a Team Goal

Encourage everyone to update old passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Turn it into a shared milestone, such as “Our entire team is now protected by 2FA.”

Not only does this make your systems more secure, it also helps build accountability across the team.

Lockwell Tip:
Lockwell tracks password health across users and highlights progress over time, helping everyone see how their habits contribute to the company’s overall protection.

3. Run a Mini Phishing Challenge

Share a few examples of common phishing scams and test your team’s ability to spot them.
Encourage people to talk through what tipped them off and what almost fooled them.
Add a fun element by rewarding the first person to flag a suspicious message.

Lockwell Tip:
Elle helps identify phishing risks in real time and provides easy-to-understand tips to help your team recognize suspicious links, attachments, and messages before they become problems.

4. Assign a “Security Champion”

Choose one team member each month to be the security lead.
Their job is simple: remind everyone to close out old accounts, check for updates, and stay alert to security reminders.

Rotating this responsibility keeps cybersecurity top of mind and gives everyone a chance to lead.

Lockwell Tip:
Lockwell’s team management features make it easy to assign roles and delegate key security tasks, ensuring everyone knows what they are responsible for, even if you are not tracking every action manually.

5. Celebrate Wins

When someone reports a phishing attempt or resolves an open issue, recognize it.
Security progress should be celebrated, not treated as background work.
Positive reinforcement keeps your team motivated and aware.

Lockwell Tip:
Lockwell’s streaks and activity summaries show how often your team resolves vulnerabilities and completes key tasks, making progress visible and rewarding.

How Lockwell Makes Security a Team Effort

Lockwell is built for real teams, not just IT professionals.
Every team member gets personalized, plain-language guidance from Elle so they know exactly what to do to protect your business.

Owners and managers can delegate responsibilities, monitor activity at a glance, and stay focused on what matters most: keeping the business secure without slowing anyone down.

With Lockwell, cybersecurity becomes something your entire team does together, naturally and confidently.

Build Your Team’s Cyber Confidence

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology. It’s about people working together to protect what they have built.

When everyone understands their role, your team becomes your strongest line of defense.

Discover how Lockwell can help your team strengthen its cyber awareness, build better habits, and stay protected together.