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Virginia SBDC

Kickstarting 2026: Cybersecurity Hot Topics Every Small Business Must Know

Jan
15
2026
Thu, Jan 15 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Online
Facilitated by Virginia SBDC
Topic: Cybersecurity

The new year brings NEW cyber risks for small businesses. From ransomware and phishing to AI-driven scams and supply chain vulnerabilities, today’s threat landscape is evolving faster than ever.

This webinar will cover the most pressing cybersecurity topics affecting small businesses in 2026, including

  • ransomware trends,
  • business email compromise,
  • data privacy obligations,
  • third-party risk,
  • and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on cyber threats.

The session will focus on practical, cost-effective actions small businesses can take to reduce risk, protect operations, and build trust with customers and partners.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration - a day before before the event - please be on the lookout for it.


Fee: No Cost

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U.S. Small Business Administration, George Mason University, and America's SBDC

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