Getting Started with BESTcyberIQ

How to Take Your Assessment

1. Sign up for a free account at bestcyberiq.com
2. Click "Start New Assessment" from your dashboard
3. Answer all 98 questions honestly — takes about 30 minutes. Plain English, no technical expertise needed.
4. Submit to see your scored results instantly.
5. Review your maturity score across all 6 NIST CSF 2.0 functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.

Understanding Your Score

• Scores range from 0 to 5
• Your overall score is a weighted average across all 6 functions
• Retake the assessment every 6–12 months to track improvement over time

0–1: Critical Risk

Immediate action required

1–2: High Risk

Significant gaps present

2–3: Moderate Risk

Developing practices

3–4: Low Risk

Managed and measurable

4–5: Optimized

Industry leading practices

Your PDF Report

• Pro subscribers can download a full PDF report
• The report includes: overall score, per-function breakdown, prioritized recommendations, and an insurance readiness summary
• Use it for internal reviews, board presentations, or cyber insurance applications
• Upgrade to Pro from your dashboard or profile page

Install as an App on Your Phone

BESTcyberIQ works as a full app on your phone — no App Store required. Here's how to install it:

iPhone / iPad (Safari)

1. Open bestcyberiq.com in Safari (must be Safari, not Chrome)
2. Tap the Share button (the box with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen
3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
4. Tap "Add" in the top right corner
5. BESTcyberIQ will appear on your home screen like a regular app

Android (Chrome)

1. Open bestcyberiq.com in Chrome
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right
3. Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
4. Tap "Add" or "Install" to confirm
5. BESTcyberIQ will appear on your home screen

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