Events

WOULD YOUR BUSINESS SURVIVE IF…

• The road to your business closes as result of construction or bad weather?
• A key supplier/customer goes out of business?
• A key employee gets sick for an extended period of time?

WHY PREPARE?

From workplace disruptions to natural and man-made disasters, as a small business owner, you should be ready for anything. Unexpected events can quickly interrupt your business putting you and your employees at risk. If you are not prepared, your business could shut down forever. This session discusses those areas critical to protecting your business, employees, and the community, as well as resources to develop your own business continuity plan.

Supply chain disruptions can hit small businesses hard—but with the right strategy, you can stay stocked, steady, and ready for anything. 

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to protect your product-based business from unexpected delays, shortages, and supplier issues by building a more flexible and diversified supply chain. 

• What a supply chain is—and why it matters for your business
• Common causes of supply chain interruptions (and how to spot them)
• How supply chain diversification can reduce risk and increase resilience
• Real-world examples of small businesses that adapted and thrived
• Practical strategies to map your supply chain and identify vulnerabilities
• Tools and templates to help you get started right away

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.

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

Join Zack Barton and Jake Blacksten as they discuss how to create an efficient cybersecurity emergency response plan. During this webinar, they will note details such as who to contact, and in what order, and provide a checklist of important steps to take in response to a cybersecurity attack.

Phishing is one of the most common types of cyber crime. These scams use convincing emails or other messages, such as text messages or social media messages, to trick users into opening harmful links, downloading malicious software, or submitting sensitive information, such as credentials. These messages are often disguised as coming from a trusted source, such as a bank, credit card company, or even a leader within the business.

Small and medium-sized businesses are not immune to phishing. They are at risk just like their larger counterparts—only smaller organizations typically have fewer resources to prepare for and mitigate phishing risks. However, even with fewer resources, there are still proactive steps organizations of all sizes can take to reduce phishing risks. 

During this NIST small business cybersecurity webinar, we will convene a panel to highlight:

• An overview of different types of phishing attacks in addition to modern, real-world examples;
• Why it’s important to be proactive in protecting your business against phishing;
• Tips for how to spot a phishing attempt;
• Steps to take if you become the victim of a phishing scam;
• Practical steps small businesses can take to reduce your likelihood of falling victim to phishing attempts; and
• Free phishing resources available to businesses for staff training.

Speakers:

• Dr. Shanée Dawkins, Computer Scientist, Visualization and Usability Group, NIST
• Daniel Eliot, Lead for Small Business Engagement, Applied Cybersecurity Division, NIST
• Lessie Skiba, Deputy Managing Director, Cyber Readiness Institute