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Learn how to prevent and protect from data loss and data leakage resulting from cyber threats. At the end of the course, participants will have multiple, actionable steps to both recognize attacks as well as new behaviors that will thwart attacks.

Fee: Free.

Copy of the recording and materials will be sent to all attendees.

Join our cybersecurity expert as we discuss the fundamentals of how to provide an effective cyber security training to your staff.

Join us on Wednesday, May 15 for our next CISA Live! on LinkedIn. Andrew Scott, CISA’s Associate Director for China Operations will discuss why cyber actors from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) pose a significant threat to U.S. critical infrastructure.

Critical infrastructure owners and operators, stakeholders, and all participants will hear about CISA’s efforts to detect, prevent, and defend against PRC cyber actors' efforts to pre-position for disruptive or destructive attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure.

Learn about information, tools, technical assistance, and other resources available through CISA and bring your questions for the live Q&A.

We hope you can join us on May 15 at 11:30 am EST!

Cybersecurity Empowerment Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs! Join us for a 1-hour virtual session led by a top cybersecurity and legal expert Monsurat!! In this workshop we’ll unveil the essentials:

•  Cyber Threat Awareness
• Data Protection Strategies
• Legal Insights for Entrepreneurs

Don't miss this chance to fortify your business against digital risks. Secure your spot now!

Post Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators.
2023 Small Business Cyber Issues Include:
1. Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities
2. Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic
3. IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks
4. Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks
5. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today
6. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists
7. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever
8. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective
9. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming as component of cyber security
10. Cyber Cold war Security Perspectives

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How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the simple, straightforward steps from our experienced, engaging instructor.

This training will focus on cybersecurity awareness for small businesses and will cover:

- What is cybersecurity and information security?

- Understanding and managing business risks

- Safeguarding information (NIST cybersecurity framework)

- Working safely and securely: best practices for business

- Compliance, rules, and regulations overview

***This is Part 2 of a five part IT & Cybersecurity Essentials series. This is an online-only event.***

Is your small business ready for a cyber attack? The Indiana SBDC reports that 88% of small business owners recognize their vulnerability to cyber-attacks, yet over 50% lack a cybersecurity response plan. Ignoring this threat is no longer an option. 

This webinar series will help you understand the threats facing small businesses, security language and acronyms, security measures to take, tools available, compliance requirements, and how to prepare for a cyber attack. 

Agenda for Part 2-Staff Training & Awareness:

• Employee Roles
• Training & Culture
• Tools to help
• Q&A

Our Presenter:

Kenny McMichael has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry working with small to midsize businesses. He is currently the IT Director and HIPPA Compliance Officer for the Digestive Care Center in Newburgh, IN. Kenny is an alumni of Ivy Tech and the University of Southern Indiana, a proud father of two young children, and a lover of technology.

Resources:

The Indiana SBDC has a robust toolkit available for small business owners. Visit https://isbdc.org/cybersecurity-resources/ to download the Cyber Workbook and make a plan to secure your business's valuable assets.

Fifth Third Bank is a sponsor of the Southwest Indiana SBDC and makes programming like this possible.