GROW Nebraska®

Small Business, Big Target: Cyber Risks and Defensive Strategies
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Live Stream or In-Person
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-Fi 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.
