SBA Announces Free Small Business Cyber Summit for October 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has just announced that it will host its premier Small Business Cyber Summit on October 16 and 23. This free cybersecurity series is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, aimed at equipping America’s 34 million small businesses with the essential tools and resources they need to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure.
What to Expect at the Small Business Cyber Summit
The SBA has partnered with multiple federal agencies to bring small business owners a comprehensive, hands-on experience that addresses the unique cybersecurity challenges they face. Here’s what attendees can look forward to:
- Hands-On Advice: Practical tips and strategies that small businesses can implement immediately to improve their cybersecurity defenses.
- Interactive Forensic Assessments: Engage in real-time assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in your current cybersecurity setup.
- Expert Panel Discussions: Learn from cyber-expert panelists who will discuss local and federal resources available to help entrepreneurs protect their businesses from cyber threats.
Why Attend?
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses face increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. The SBA’s Acting Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Aditi Dussault, emphasized the importance of the summit, stating:
“The rapidly changing landscape of the digital world poses new and evolving risks for small businesses. Fortunately, the SBA is poised to assist small businesses in preparing robust defenses to overcome these challenges and avoid costly disruptions. The SBA’s Small Business Cyber Summit is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the expertise and resources necessary to ensure they are fully equipped to face these vexatious threats. During the summit, we will feature a wide range of tools, resources, and programming from SBA’s network of trusted experts, federal and state government partners, and other innovators across multiple industrial sectors.”
How to Register
Registration for the SBA’s Small Business Cyber Summit is now open and completely free for all participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to bolster your business’s cybersecurity defenses and gain valuable insights from industry experts.
Sign up today at https://bit.ly/SBACyberSummit2024.
Stay ahead of the curve and protect your business from cyber threats by attending this essential event. Mark your calendar for October 16 and 23, and join other entrepreneurs in strengthening your cybersecurity infrastructure.