SBDC Offers COVID-19 Cyber Security Awareness Virtual Course

By: Hazel Scott contributed to the story
How ready is your business when it comes to cyber security threats? The Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University is offering a free COVID-19 Cyber Security Awareness Virtual Course on Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CST) to address this topic.
Cyber attackers vary in target, motive, levels of organization and technical capabilities; requiring public and private organizations to adopt ever-increasing measures to prevent cyber-attacks.
This event is part of a three (3) module course that provides valuable information and measures to protect the integrity of critical infrastructures; prevent loss of revenues, harm to brand reputation, potential fines, legal liabilities or ransom payments.
Module 1 will discuss Cyber Hygiene Awareness and What It Is, Why It’s Bad, How It Happens. We will also discuss Strong Authentications; Conducting Regular Backups; and Famous Cyber Cases. Participants are encouraged to complete each module for full benefits of the course.
Participants can also sign up for no cost one-on-one business advisement with the instructor for an individual assessment and assistance developing their Cyber Security Plan. The course is led by Anwar Shahid of Propelled Technologies, LLC, a highly trained certified professional that customize cyber security solutions for a diversified group of federal and corporate clients.
Don't wait! Sign up early for Module 2 & 3. You must register for each session individually.
Module 2: Incident Response and Risk Management (Part 1)
Date | Time: February 23 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11 am - 1pm
Sign up online for Module 3 by visiting https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8715
Module 3: Risk Management (Part 1)
Date | Time: March 23 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sign up online for Module 3 by visiting https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8716
Although the event is free, pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is Jan. 26, 2021 at 10 a.m. (CST). To register for Module 1, visit https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8714. Click on the green “Sign Up” to register. The event is an online training. Instructions for signing into the session will be forwarded to participants in a separate email 30 minutes before the event to join the ZOOM meeting. Once signed in to ZOOM, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and admitted individually.
For more information, contact Andrea Rogers Mosley, SBDC director, at 334-229-4848