Past Events

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

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!

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!

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

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.

***This is Part 1 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 1-The Basics:

• Reviewing Cybersecurity
• MSP's and IT staff's role in security
• Basic security measures
• 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.

Join us for an insightful presentation on SMB Cybersecurity, where we will dive into the key principles and practices necessary to protect your small business from cyber threats. In this session, you will learn about the evolving cybersecurity landscape, common threats facing SMBs, and practical strategies to safeguard your business against cyber-attacks. From employee training and password management to network security and compliance considerations, we will cover essential topics tailored specifically to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Don't miss this opportunity to fortify your business's defenses and minimize the risks of cyber incidents.

Presenter: James Elliman Founder of Elliman Technologies LLC has been working on computers since he was in 5th grade installing antivirus for his neighbors. In 2019 he launched Elliman Technologies LLC with one goal in mind to simplify IT and more importantly simplify IT for small business.

Come join us for an hour of education regarding the importance of Data Protection Awareness and Cybersecurity on your business. Confidential information can be intentionally used for nefarious purposes such as scams, fraud, and cybercrime. But it can also be quite innocently and unintentionally shared due to a person’s unawareness of the sensitivity of the information.

In this cyber secure presentation we will provide actionable steps relating to what a business needs to do to protect Confidential information. We will also highlight some current threats that make your small business vulnerable. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Speaker(s): Jacob Blacksten- Digital Solutions Manager - Delaware Small Business Development Center

Co-Sponsor(s): SBA

Fee: No Cost

This meeting is held to update National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC) members, business and industry organizations, and FEMA partners on the initiatives and tools available during all stages of the disaster lifecycle. Each month features different topics presented by experts from FEMA, other interagency partners, and business and industry organizations. This month, we will showcase resilience tools for business organizations and communities to utilize when preparing for disaster emergencies and protecting assets throughout the year. 

3:05 – 3:20 p.m. EDT: Heritage Emergency National Task Force 

• Nana Kaneko, Ph.D., FEMA Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

3:20 – 3:35 p.m. EDT: Climate Risk and Resilience (ClimRR) Portal 

• Quentin Cummings, FEMA National Integration Center 
• Jessica Filante Farrington, AT&T 
• Jordan Branham, Argonne National Laboratory 

3:35 – 3:50 p.m. EDT: Government Emergency Telecommunications Services (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) 

• Colleen Wright, Emergency Communications Division, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 

3:35 – 3:50 p.m. EDT: Question & Answer 

• Facilitated by Anna Taylor, Operations Readiness Branch Chief, FEMA OB3I