Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

About the Course:

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses is a 4-hour course designed to help entrepreneurs and small business teams protect their organizations using practical, cost-effective cybersecurity practices. With no technical background required, the course introduces the current SMB threat landscape and guides learners through essential security controls such as multi-factor authentication, backups, and patching, along with basic security policy templates and vendor risk management fundamentals. Participants will learn how to reduce common cyber risks, manage third-party exposure, use affordable security tools, and strengthen customer trust and compliance, making it ideal for small business owners, operations managers, and entrepreneurs seeking straightforward, actionable cybersecurity guidance.

Course Objectives:

• Implement essential cybersecurity controls
• Build basic security policies
• Reduce common SMB cyber risks
• Manage vendor and third‑party risk
• Improve customer trust and compliance

Who is the Target Audience?

• Entrepreneurs, small business owners, operations managers, and engineers supporting or maintaining small business systems.

Basic Knowledge:

• No technical background required