Past Events

If someone said your business would be robbed in the next 30 days, would you take action? Absolutely. 

But small businesses underestimate the costs of cybercrime. Cybercrimes cost businesses between $15,000 to $25,000. 

You're in luck, though. Some of the most important things you can do costs you little or nothing. We're going to explore those little things that can save you big bucks. 

Jason Rincker with Stronghold Data will focus on the foundation of cybersecurity for small business owners. We will be answering frequently asked questions regarding cybersecurity and cybersecurity hygiene. Attendees do not need to have a technical background for this overarching cybersecurity briefing. Each attendee will gain a heightened awareness of cybersecurity threats facing their small business.

Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm CT

Location: Stronghold Data, 7115 E. 24th St., Joplin, MO 64804 or join virtually via Zoom

Cost: No charge

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CISA is proud to offer the cybersecurity awareness webinar, Understanding Indicators of Compromise (IR108), on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to noon EDT.  We are excited to share this information with stakeholders across the federal enterprise and nationally. 

This webinar is intended for a non-technical audience and beginning incident responders. 

Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are the digital and informational "clues" that incident responders use to detect, diagnose, halt, and remediate malicious activity in their networks. This webinar provides an overview of IOCs for incident responders and those who work with them, introduces example scenarios and how IOCs can be used to trace activity and piece together a timeline of the threat, and discusses tools and frameworks to help incident responders use IOCs to detect, analyze, respond to, and report cyber threat activity. 

This webinar includes the following information and more: 

• Importance of IOCs: Define IOCs and why tracking, investigating, and reporting IOCs are crucial to enterprise cybersecurity. Students will understand how IOCs are used for threat hunting and incident response, different types of indicators, and how to collect different categories of IOCs. 

• Frameworks: Students will learn about the Cyber Kill Chain® and MITRE ATT&CK® Framework and how they support the analysis of IOCs. 

• Knowledge checks: The course provides knowledge checks throughout the presentation to reinforce key concepts and takeaways. 

Event Logistics:  

• Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 

• Time: 11 a.m. - noon EDT 

• Location: Online via WebEx 

• CPE Credit: Participants can earn 1 CPE credit for attending this course. 

• Note: Audio is through WebEx; there is no external dial-in. Closed captioning (English only) will be available during this training event. Previously recorded webinars are available on the CISA YouTube channel for playback in other languages, if required.  

If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this virtual event, please contact cyberinsights@cisa.dhs.gov at least five business days prior to the training with the type of support you need. 

This session will include:

•   Identification and Authentication – Panelists explain why each user needs to be created (identified) in a business’ computer system and use a password unique to only them.  Rob and Kyle show how to do this on Windows operating systems (OS) and Apple OS computers. 
•   Access Control – Panelists explain the Process of Least Privilege and how to easily set up your system so employees have access to what they need based on their role in the company.
•   PPE’s – We all heard during the pandemic about the importance of PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment).  In Cybersecurity your business also needs PPE’s, Policies, Procedures, and Evidence.  Rob walks attendees through how easy it is to create your own PPEs for your business.
•   Q&A time is built into the session.

Panelists and Presenters:      

•        Rob Ruder cc, – Adjunct MIS Professor, Gonzaga University and IT Consultant.
•        Peter Marchel – President Marchel and Associates Risk Consulting
•        Tonya Zimmerer – Vice President Banner Bank, Treasury division
•        Ian Moore cissp – enfp, – Regional Coordinator, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Dept. of Homeland Security
•        Tim Taylor cc, – SBDC Cybersecurity Training Coordinator, retired investigator
•        Kayla Miller – SBDC Research Coordinator, Presenter
•        Kyle Thiede – SBDC Research Technician, Apple Product specialist, Presenter
•        Cali Haasch – SBDC Training Coordinator, Moderator

We are thrilled to announce the third installment of our exclusive cybersecurity webinar series, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with the IT Sector Coordinating Council. As part of our commitment to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

In this enlightening webinar, we will delve into CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals and explore why they are pivotal for SMBs.

Our distinguished panel of experts will provide insights, strategies, and practical advice tailored to your business needs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current cybersecurity practices or seeking to understand the significance of these goals, this webinar is designed for you.

Key Highlights:

🔒 Understanding CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals

📈 How These Goals Can Elevate Your SMB’s Security

💡 Expert Guidance and Real-World Examples

Don’t miss this opportunity to fortify your SMB’s cybersecurity defenses and join the growing community of businesses committed to safeguarding their digital assets.

Who Should Attend?

• Small and medium-sized business owners and managers

• IT professionals responsible for cybersecurity

• Anyone concerned about enhancing their organization’s cybersecurity resilience

Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this event with your colleagues and fellow business owners who may benefit from this invaluable knowledge. Your commitment to cybersecurity matters, and we are here to support your journey toward a safer digital landscape. Together, we can build a resilient SMB community that stands strong against cyber threats. We look forward to your presence at this transformative webinar.

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.

In our upcoming webinar, we will delve into critical topics surrounding cybersecurity awareness for SMBs, with a specific focus on legal, legislative, and regulatory aspects. Our expert panelists will shed light on the following key areas:

• Legal Frameworks: Understanding the legal obligations and liabilities concerning cybersecurity for SMBs.

• Legislative Updates: Stay informed about recent and upcoming legislation impacting SMB cybersecurity.

• Regulatory Compliance: Gain insights into compliance requirements and best practices to navigate regulatory challenges.

This session promises to be highly informative, providing you with actionable insights to strengthen your SMB’s cybersecurity posture. Whether you are a business owner, IT professional, or a cybersecurity enthusiast, this webinar is designed to benefit all participants.

Who Should Attend?

• Small and medium-sized business owners and managers

• IT professionals responsible for cybersecurity

• Anyone concerned about enhancing their organization’s cybersecurity resilience

Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this event with your colleagues and fellow business owners who may benefit from this invaluable knowledge. Your commitment to cybersecurity matters, and we are here to support your journey toward a safer digital landscape. Together, we can build a resilient SMB community that stands strong against cyber threats. We look forward to your presence at this transformative webinar.

Join us for SBA Cybersecurity Month Cyber Basics 101, an event where we'll dive into definitions, prevention and corrective actions!

🔐 Strengthen your business against cyber threats. Join us to debunk common cybersecurity myths that could leave your small business vulnerable!

👨‍💻 Join Michelle Schaap, NJSBDC Consultant for an enlightening session as we debunk common cybersecurity myths that often leave small businesses vulnerable, exploring the truth behind beliefs like 'I am too small to be a target' and other misconceptions surrounding cyber and privacy concerns.

🌐  During this webinar we'll discuss:

• Cyber threats targeting small businesses.
• Financial and operational impacts of these threats.
• Legal requirements, contracts, and website statements for defense.
• Risks from third-party service providers.
• Enhancing your cybersecurity defenses with practical tips.

⚡ Don't miss this chance to gain a clear understanding of the threats your business faces and acquire actionable strategies to secure your digital presence.

➡️ Reserve your spot now to empower your business to thrive securely in today's digital landscape. 🚀

Event Description

Are you concerned about online privacy & cyber threats to your small business? If yes, then be sure to join the SBA Baltimore District Office & the MD Dept. of Commerce for a webinar outlining the Small Business Cyber Security Resilience in Maryland (SCRIM) Program. This orientation to SCRIM will cover collaboration and networking aspects of the program, utilization of resources from the program and empowerment of small businesses through the program. Presenters: SBA, MD Dept. of Commerce, Cybersecurity Association of MD (CAMI) and the MD SBDC.