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