IT Security for Small Business

Cyber attacks are big businesses, generating billions of dollars for scammers each year. Small businesses have been targeted even more in recent years. With smaller budgets, small businesses often lack resources for expensive cyber security measures and training for employees.

Join instructor Garrett Wilson, IT Director, at Upper Valley Aquatics Center via Zoom on Wednesday May 21st 9:00am for a discussion on how to keep your systems safe.

This seminar will cover topic like:

• Social Engineering
• Password Safety
• Email Safety
• Text Safety
• Remote Work
• Examples of Cyber Incidents & Cyber Breaches

Please join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 9 am for a virtual conference on some very important IT topics to help educate you and your staff members on best practices around cybersecurity. Garrett Wilson, IT Director at Upper Valley Aquatic Center will be our instructor for the hour.

Cyber attacks are big businesses, generating billions of dollars for scammers each year. Small businesses have been targeted even more in recent years. With smaller budgets, small businesses often lack resources for expensive cyber security measures and training for employees. This makes them easier targets for bad actors and puts business owners, staff, and customers at risk of having their data compromised. A cyber attack can impact a business for years. Not only can it disrupt day-to-day operations and create financial burdens, but it can impact your customers' trust.

Did you know that 90% of all cyber attacks on organizations involve some form of social engineering? Did you know that 94% of all malware is spread through email? Did you know that 30% of employees admit to clicking on a malicious link or attachment in their email? All this means that most cyberattacks are preventable through staff training and implementing cyber security best practices.

The training on Wednesday, May 21st will focus on email, text, and in-person social engineering, including what it means, what to look for, and how to prevent your business from falling victim to an attack. The training will also discuss strong passwords and remote worker best practices.

This is open to all local businesses

Do you have a speciffic topic you would like to discuss? Email us and let us know.

events@hartfordvtchamber.com