Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know

Event description

Cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for large corporations. Small businesses can also be affected by cyberattacks, data breaches, and other online threats—and knowing how to prepare can make a big difference. 

Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center, the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State, the Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy, and John Maize, faculty member at Penn College of Technology, for a basic-level introduction to cybersecurity designed specifically for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. 

During this session, you’ll learn what cybersecurity means for your business, how a cyberattack or data breach can affect day-to-day operations, what steps to take if an incident occurs, and practical ways to strengthen your business’s cybersecurity. 

Whether you’re just getting started or want to better understand how to protect your business, this session will provide practical information and guidance you can put to use. 

Topics will include:

• What cybersecurity is and why it matters to small businesses
• Common ways a small business can be affected by a cyberattack or data breach
• Wht to do if your business experiences a cyber incident 
• Practical steps you can take to protect your business and reduce your risk

This event will be held in person at Williamsport LaunchBox, with a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person. In-person attendance is limited to 12 participants.