The Wasatch Business Series Presents: "Cybersecurity For Small Business"

Utah Independent Business Coalition

Practical knowledge for protecting your company’s website, critical systems, and sensitive customer information from digital attacks.

PDQ.com

Statistics show that 60% of small companies go out of business within six months of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack. What may also surprise you is that more than 70% of cyber attacks target small businesses – likely because hackers know that many small businesses are not prepared to defend against digital attacks.Developing a solid cybersecurity plan for your small business may seem daunting, but we’re going to make it all easier to understand. Join the <a href="https://slchamber.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce</a> and <a href="https://utahindependentbusiness.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Utah Independent Business Coalition</a> as we co-present our Lunch &amp; Learn: Cybersecurity for Small Business, on Tuesday, March 15th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the headquarters of <a href="https://www.pdq.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PDQ.com</a>.We’ll empower you with the knowledge to:<ul><li>Develop a framework for a cybersecurity plan for your organization</li><li>Safeguard against phishing scams and ransomware </li><li>Discuss how bad actors use social engineering against you</li><li>Protect your website from hacking (including DDoS and Brute Force Attacks)</li></ul>Speakers will include Ben Clapp, Compliance Advisor with <a href="https://wasatchit.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wasatch I.T. </a>(Managed I.T. &amp; Network Services company) speaking about developing good cybersecurity policies and frameworks, and Doug Burton, Co-owner of <a href="https://saltworksdigital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Saltworks</a> (digital marketing and web development agency) on protecting your company’s website from hackers and data breaches. Following the speakers’ presentations, we’ll have a full Q&A session where you can ask the panel your questions about cybersecurity. After Q&A, at 1:30pm, you’re invited to stay for a short tour of PDQ.com’s state of the art facility. Tickets are $25 per person and includes lunch provided by Pat's BBQ.Space is limited for this event, so click here to register early and reserve your space. What: Cybersecurity for Small BusinessWhen: Tuesday, March 15th from 12:00pm to 1:30pmWhere: PDQ.com, 2200 S Main St., Ste. 200, South Salt Lake, Utah

Ben Clapp, Compliance Advisor, Wasatch ITBen grew up in a small town in Montana and has found his home in a few different mountain towns over the past 13 years. One of which is Bozeman, where he got his bachelor’s at Montana State University. Ben currently resides in Salt Lake City with his wife Courtney. Ben also enjoys giving back to the community and is always looking for ways to enrich the lives around him. He is a former foster parent, a non-profit board member, and a mentor to young leaders and couples.Professionally, Ben has experience in developing organizational structures, teams, and workflows. He has engaged in the process of recruiting, developing, and mentoring teams of leaders. After transitioning to the technology sector Ben has applied his skills to developing a healthy cybersecurity culture, optimizing security structures, leading a team of security technicians, and developing solutions to help clients with their compliance needs. He is currently the Compliance Advisor at Wasatch IT, a locally owned managed service provider that serves as the I.T. department for over 500 organizations.Doug Burton, Owner, SaltworksDoug has more than two decades of experience in developing &amp; managing websites and content for digital platforms. Doug has developed web and interactive content for some of the world’s top brands including Quaker Oatmeal, Kroger, Dove Soap, Huggies Diapers, and Clorox. His company, Saltworks, is a full service digital marketing and web development agency. Doug is also President of Utah Independent Business Coalition.

<h3>ORDER OF EVENTS</h3>11:45am - Check in / meet &amp; greet / lunch is served12:00pm - Welcome &amp; Opening remarks (Gary Birdsall, SSL Chamber &amp; Jon Parry, UIBC)12:05pm - Victoria Bacon - Welcome to PDQ”12:10pm - Doug Burton (Saltworks) - “Website Security for Small Business: Protecting your single most important digital touchpoint”12:25pm - Ben Clapp (Wasatch I.T.) “Protecting your organization from a Cyber attack”12:55pm - Q&A Session1:25pm - Closing comments (Gary Birdsall, SSL Chamber &amp; Jon Parry, UIBC)1:30pm (optional for attendees) Tour of PDQ.com with Victoria Bacon2:00pm - PDQ.com tour ends

Special thanks to Pat's BBQ for the delicious lunch.ABOUT THE WASATCH BUSINESS SERIESThe Wasatch Business Series is a collaborative effort that is focused on bringing impactful networking and educational opportunities to business owners across the Wasatch Front.The Wasatch Business Series is brought to you by the Utah Independent Business Coalition, South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber, Holladay Chamber of Commerce, Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, Millcreek Business Council, Murray Chamber of Commerce, Utah Black Chamber, and the Cottonwood Heights Business Association.ABOUT WASATCH I.T.Wasatch I.T. is Utah’s largest locally owned Managed I.T. &amp; Network Services company, serving as the I.T. department to over five hundred businesses annually. Wasatch I.T. provides remote and scheduled on-site support nationally, with regular on-site support for businesses along Utah’s Wasatch Front, Southern Utah, Boise, Idaho, Murray, St. George, Cedar City, UT &amp; Mesquite and Denver, Colorado.<a href="https://wasatchit.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">wasatchit.com</a>ABOUT PDQ.COM

<a href="https://www.pdq.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">pdq.com</a>ABOUT UTAH INDEPENDENT BUSINESS COALITIONUtah Independent Business Coalition is a collaborative association of Utah’s locally owned businesses. These businesses lend a unique flavor and a “sense of place” to our communities. They are the small stores, cafes, and professional services businesses that are at the heart of our most cherished neighborhoods.<a href="https://utahindependentbusiness.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">utahindependentbusiness.org</a>ABOUT THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic network comprised of businesses and individuals working together to deliver growth and economic opportunity for its members. Companies of all sizes and industries including various educational, government and not-for-profit organizations, belong to the Chamber. The Chamber is a catalyst for building a vibrant community, an avenue for area businesses to network and promote products and services, and a valuable resource for business education.<a href="https://www.sslchamber.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sslchamber.com</a>