Aug. 4, 11, 19; Sept. 10, 15 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Protect Your Business with NO-COST Cybersecurity Webinars

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PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH NO-COST CYBERSECURITY WEBINARS

The EDC Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center Lead Center, is pleased to offer a series of NO-COST cybersecurity webinars designed to help businesses and individuals strengthen their cyber awareness and security practices. Whether you’re a business owner, professional or simply interested in protecting yourself online, these webinars provide valuable guidance on a variety of cybersecurity topics for all experience levels.

  • Attend one session or all
  • All sessions are practical and beginner-friendly

NO-COST CyberSecurity Workshops

 

Secure Your Small Accounting Business: Understanding the WISP (Written Information Security Plan) for Tax Preparers

August 4 @ 3:00 pm

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the FTC Safeguards Rule require tax and accounting professionals of all sizes to protect customer data by implementing and maintaining a written, accessible Written Information Security Program (WISP). This webinar explains the required elements of a compliant WISP, including designating a qualified individual, assessing risks, implementing safeguards and policies, managing service providers, using multi-factor authentication and continuously evaluating and updating the program.

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From Bathroom Shelf to Cyber Safe: A Manufacturer’s Journey

August 11 @ 2:30 pm

What happens when a successful 50-year-old manufacturer discovers that “everything is working” isn’t the same as being secure? Join us for a real-world case study of a company that grew through decades of practical, do-it-yourself technology decisions, from extending Wi-Fi between buildings to housing a server in an unlikely location and ultimately transforming its cybersecurity program to achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance and ISO 27001 certification. Learn the lessons, challenges and business benefits that any small business owner can apply.

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Cybersecurity for Web Designers: You Have the Protection Power!

August 19 @ 12:00 pm

Sole practitioners and micro-business web designers play a critical role in protecting their clients’ online presence and their own businesses. This webinar highlights why having a basic succession plan matters in the event of an unexpected event, and how strong cybersecurity practices can become a trust-building, marketable differentiator for your services. Attendees will also learn simple, effective steps to secure WordPress websites, hosting providers and domains, including plugin security, access controls, backups and multi-factor authentication (MFA), so clients feel confident their websites are in capable hands.

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Am I at Risk? Individual Risk Factors for Clicking

September 10 @ 9:00 am

Do you consider yourself a productive, conscientious extrovert who loves to problem-solve for your company? Then you may be MORE at risk for clicking when you shouldn’t. Come find out how to address the 12 individual cyberpsychology risk factors in your day-to-day work and learn some tips to use them to change your company’s security awareness culture.

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Cybersecurity & HR: Protecting Your People, Data, and Organization

September 15 @ 10:00 am

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a people issue. Human Resources plays a critical role in protecting sensitive employee data, preventing fraud and building a culture where cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. In this session, we will explore how HR professionals can help secure the human element through effective training, clear policies and awareness of scams that specifically target businesses and HR departments.

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Meet the Presenters

Laura Baker

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Specialties: Cybersecurity Awareness, Small Business Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk Management, Cybersecurity Planning, Cybersecurity Training

Natalie Demple

Specialties:

Cybersecurity Awareness, Small Business Cybersecurity, Marketing, Public Relations, Cybersecurity Training

Mary Keane

Specialties: Cybersecurity Awareness, Small Business Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk Management, Cybersecurity Planning, Cybersecurity Training
The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a grant with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

ABOUT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to enhancing regional quality of life through business development services and strategic initiatives that support the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County area. Thanks to our countless partners, EDC’s business consulting, upskilling opportunities, low-interest lending and recovery resources are provided at NO-COST!

Get started today by calling our Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159

Assistance is available in both English and Spanish

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