July 23rd 2026 - Small Business, Big Target: Cyber Risks and Defensive Strategies
Participants will gain practical knowledge of how cyberattacks occur, how they impact business operations and customer trust, and what proactive steps can be taken to reduce risk. The goal is to equip business owners with actionable strategies to safeguard their data, networks, employees, and customers.
Key Takeaways
- Attendees will understand what social engineering is, why small businesses are heavily targeted, the tactics attackers use, and how these attacks can damage revenue and reputation.
- The audience will learn about common Wi-Fir attacks and how to evaluate Internet Service Providers, and the pros and cons of using a VPN.
- Business owners will learn about cloud misconfigurations, different types of cloud environments, how cloud breaches happen, and the necessary steps to maintain secure cloud operations.
- Participants will explore vulnerabilities in Bluetooth-enabled and IoT security risks.
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Thursday July 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location
Virtual In-Person – GROW Nebraska Corporate Office In-Person – GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center
Join us live via Zoom from anywhere.
104 3rd Ave, Suite C
Kearney, NE 68845
5421 N 103rd St
Omaha, NE 68134
Fees/Admission
FREE
Website
Printed courtesy of grownebraska.org – Contact the GROW Nebraska Foundation for more information.
421 W Talmadge Street #1, Kearney, NE 68845 – 308.338.3520 – info@grownebraska.org