Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Building a Strong Security Culture for Your Small Business

About this workshop

Cybersecurity starts with people. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this session will help small businesses build a stronger security culture through practical employee awareness and everyday cybersecurity habits.

You’ll learn how simple, low-cost practices can reduce common security risks and help strengthen your organization’s defenses.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build employee awareness around common cybersecurity risks
• Strengthen password practices across your organization
• Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Recognize and prevent phishing attempts
• Apply practical, low-cost cybersecurity habits to your business

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees who want practical guidance for improving cybersecurity awareness and protecting their organization.

What you’ll walk away with

You’ll leave with practical, low-cost strategies and everyday cybersecurity practices you can begin implementing immediately to help strengthen your organization’s security.

Presented by

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

Registration is required.

Funding Disclosure

The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia, George Mason University, and local host institutions. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources. The Virginia SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.

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.