What You will Learn
This workshop is tailored to empower small and mid-sized, minority-owned and community-focused businesses with real-world cybersecurity awareness, tools and action plans delivered in a relatable and culturally aware format.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for business owners, non-profit leaders, IT managers CIOs, leadership and other leaders.
Topics covered
Understanding of Today’s Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
- Learn the top threats affecting SMBs – phishing, ransomware, social engineering and data breaches.
Cybersecurity Risks Facing Diverse Small Businesses
- Specific to businesses with limited IT staff, remote workers or serving multicultural communities.
Common Attacks
- Examples of phishing emails, compromised websites and what to watch out for.
Practical Prevention Techniques
- Simple, affordable steps you can take today to protect your business (firewalls, MFA, backups, etc.).
Cybersecurity Checklist for SMBs
- Essential protections your business should have in place.
Guidance on Cybersecurity Compliance
- Overview of regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and how they may apply to your business or nonprofit.
AI & Automation Tools for Cyber Defense
- Intro to using AI for threat detection, email filtering and reducing human error.
Employee Training & Policy Templates
- Cybersecurity policies and best practices for training staff and volunteers.
Incident Response Basics
- What to do if your business is hacked – who to call, what to protect, how to recover.'
Workshop Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Time: 11:00 - Noon PST
- Location: Online
How to attend this workshop
- Register for your spot.
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with the event instructions including the Zoom link.On the day of the workshop, we will send you a reminder with link to the Zoom meeting.please note that registration will be required.
- Log in to Zoom 10 minutes early so that you can make sure your video and microphoneare working properly.
Troubles joining the meeting or any other questions
If you have trouble joining the meeting online, please email dan@bizdiversity.net.
