Small businesses face an escalating threat from cyberattacks and data breaches, particularly in today’s challenging environment. These attacks occur daily and can significantly impact your finances and business operations. To equip small businesses with the essential knowledge and tools needed for protection, America’s SBDC presents the North Star cybersecurity program
Watch the last #SBACyberSummit, where industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs converged to empower businesses with the knowledge and tools to protect them from evolving digital risks.
By Jacob Blacksten, America’s SBDC Cybersecurity Taskforce This SBDC Day, the spotlight is on the importance of cybersecurity in the digital transformation journey of small businesses (SMBs). As SMBs navigate the complexities of the digital world, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The recent emphasis
Learn about the importance of password managers for small businesses and the best password managers on the market today. Get started with a password manager today to improve your business’s cybersecurity posture and save valuable time.
By Earl Gregorich, CBA – South Carolina Small Business Development Center, Greenville It’s a crazy world out there and small businesses are being targeted by scammers, fraudsters, hackers, thieves, and bad actors. So how do we run a business and keep our cash, data, employees, and clients safe? Let’s take
It’s no secret that cybersecurity should be a top priority for any business, big or small. But if your business has remote workers or if you have a small staff working from multiple locations, you may be wondering — why does my small business need to worry about data security?
By Jacob Blacksten With the holiday season in full swing, there is a lot on our plates, both literally and figuratively. You are likely buying presents online, making travel arrangements to see family and friends, and setting up the inevitable “smart” devices you will be giving or receiving as gifts.
Cybersecurity is a term we hear a lot these days. It brings a wide range of reactions, from fear to eye-rolls to curiosity. For small business owners and those who work in entrepreneurial circles, cybersecurity just seems expensive and too complex to tackle.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a government agency that provides assistance to small businesses in the form of loans, grants, and counseling services. It also helps to navigate the federal contracting process and provides disaster relief assistance. The SBA's mission is to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote cybersecurity awareness and education. Collaborates with various stakeholders across government, industry, and civil society to create and implement cybersecurity education and awareness programs. These programs empower users at home, work, and school with the information they need to keep themselves, their organizations, their systems, and their sensitive information safe and secure online.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a federal agency that enforces antitrust laws and protects consumers from unfair and deceptive conduct by businesses. The agency has the authority to investigate and prosecute companies that engage in unfair or deceptive practices, such as false advertising, pyramid schemes, and identity theft. The agency provides a variety of resources for consumers, including information on how to avoid scams, file complaints, and protect their privacy online.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal executive department of the United States government. It was established in 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks, with the primary mission of preventing terrorist attacks within the United States and reducing the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism. The DHS is responsible for a wide range of activities, including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster preparedness and response, and counterterrorism.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Their mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by enhancing economic security and improving our quality of life. NIST’s work ranges from supporting the smallest of technologies to the largest and most complex of human-made creations. They provide a portfolio of services for measurements, standards, and legal metrology that ensure measurement traceability, enable quality assurance, and harmonize documentary standards and regulatory practices.
We cover a variety of topics that can help you as consultants to navigate this sometimes overly complicated subject matter with your clients.
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