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Presented in partnership with the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and the Pace Small Business Development Center, this presentation will walk small business owners through the basics of

• why cybersecurity is important;
• high level cybersecurity and privacy obligations a business owner might have;
• steps business owners can take to help protect their business and their customers; and
• what to do in the case of a cybersecurity incident.

A Q&A session will follow.

Free Score Webinar Series

As a business owner, you wear many hats, starting with creating a product or service that resonates with your customers. What about everything else? That’s where this series comes in.

Each month we deliver 4 workshops on a topic; from marketing to accounting, and everything in between. Each 1-hour session has plenty of time to discuss your business challenges with the group.

P.S., You’ll get more out of it if you come to all four. We've even given you sign-ups below for all of them to make it easier.

This Month's Module: Driving Success - Business Organization for the New Year

Get ready to hit the accelerator on your business success in the new year with our exclusive workshop series: "Driving Success: Business Organization for the New Year." Designed to help you start the year off strong, this transformative 4-part series will guide you through proven strategies and techniques to elevate your business to new heights. We’ll teach you how to create healthy habits to achieve your goals, get your financial house in order, refresh your business and marketing plans, and protect your business against cyber risks. Don't let disorganization hold you back – join us on this journey to unleash your business's full potential and pave the way to a prosperous year ahead. Buckle up and get ready to accelerate towards success! Secure your spot today!

All sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Pre-registration is required to attend.

This session: Cybersecurity for Early-Stage Businesses

Have you heard of “cyber risk” but wonder what it means and if it applies to your business? Well, you’re not alone. Most business owners are not prepared for common cybersecurity risks that can have a significant impact on their business. This webinar will provide a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and best practices tailored to the needs and resources of early-stage businesses. Learn from an industry expert who can teach you the tips you need to know.

Key takeaways:

• Learn what every business owner must know about cybersecurity risks
• Tips on how you can protect your business from common risks
• Access to an industry expert to answer your questions about this important topic

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn why cybersecurity is so important for every business and what you can do to secure your business

Series Presenters:

Presenter: Fritz Israel, Neuralstrikes, Inc. Founder and CEO

Mr. Israel is an accomplished cybersecurity engineer and entrepreneur, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field. His company utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to provide innovative and affordable Cybersecurity solutions -- specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in these areas: Threat Hunting, Security Automation, Network Security, and Incident Response. He relentlessly strives to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape to help his customers fortify their digital defenses so they can focus on what they do best. You can find Mr. Israel at https://neuralstrikes.com/.

Presenter: Kathleen Thompson, SCORE mentor

Kathleen Thompson is a professionally trained singer and public speaker. She gained experience leading through change and communicating in difficult situations with 7 mergers and acquisitions. Kathleen now writes and produces her own music. She’s been a Score volunteer for 5 years. Kathleen also coaches people to develop their story and voice so that what others hear is what they intended to say. Her unique blend of story crafting and voice techniques help you not only tell a better story, but also tell a story better. You can find her at https://kathleenannthompson.com/

Presenter: Steve Mahoney, SCORE mentor

Steve Mahoney is a certified mentor with SCORE Greater Hartford. He has over twenty years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, accounting and auditing. He has experience with large and small organizations, working across multiple disciplines including Finance, Legal, HR, Communications, and Business Operations.

Social media links: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mahoney-0a46a112

Dr. Chip Council, nationally recognized cybersecurity expert, discusses with you how to protect your business again hackers.

Subjects covered in this workshop include:

• Simple things you can do now to protect yourself from cyber-attacks
• What is the Cyber-Threat, who is attacker? What you can do about it?
• Social Engineering, the hackers primary means of attack
• Training & Awareness
• Business Compliance
• System Security Planning
  • Documentation
  • Installation
  • Sustainment

See full description and presenter information on registration site.

In partnership with Grow with Google, the Women’s Business Center of Utah is hosting a digital workshop. 

Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. Developed with input from cyber experts at Google, this training will introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’s cybersecurity, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space. Watch to learn:
• Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes
• How to protect your business and your customers online
• What steps you can take after a potential security breach

During this webinar you will learn:

• What and why you need to build or expand your current security posture in 2024
• A list of free cybersecurity services and tools for your small business

Join UVI Information Services & Institutional Assessment staff Robert Laware and Erik Pattison as they prepare USVI Small Businesses with the tools necessary to secure their data and electronic information. Learn common fallacies for small businesses regarding cybersecurity, the types of threats encountered, strategies for combating the threats, and how to get started. This interactive webinar is free of cost and includes a question-and-answer segment.

Ransomware and Cyberthreats

In this session, you will learn:

•            What is ransomware and how it works

•            Ransomware prevention

•            How to understand cyber threats and what to do about them

We will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance your ability to effectively mitigate ransomware threats.

Even if you are a small business not ready for federal contracting, you still need to protect your business from cybersecurity threats. This webinar will focus on the steps you can take to secure your business from cyberattacks. It will cover the actions you can take to make your information management system more secure. These actions will reduce your vulnerabilities and enable you to recover from cyber-attack. Securing your business from cyber exploits is one of the most important things you can do.

Presented by: Mike Olivier, Procurement Advisor, San Diego, Orange, Imperial PTAC

Cost: Free, registration required!

Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

This webinar features the Cybersecurity State Coordinator from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to discuss the No-Cost CISA Cybersecurity Services available. Business leaders should know that the majority of small and medium-sized businesses that suffer a cyberattack often close as a result. It’s hard to recover financially from a cyber-attack. Although small businesses may lack the resources of a full-time cybersecurity staff, CISA works with partners to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure. Our plethora of services will enable businesses to operate more secure in the digital space.

Topics Covered:

• How to recognize phishing attacks
• Protecting your business from criminals who might otherwise access your accounts
• Vulnerabilities associated with outdated software.

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