IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 3: Advanced Security Tools

This is Part 3 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 3-Advanced Security Tools:

• Firewall and Internet usage
• How to make a secure password and MFA
• Securing your Wifi
• EDR, MDR, SIEM, XDR explained
• 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/(Link is external) to download the Cyber Workbook and make a plan to secure your business's valuable assets.

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