Introduction to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 2, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Location
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
1760 University Dr, Mansfield, OH 44906
Conard Hall 203 (Conard Hall/Bromfield Library and Information Commons/Conard Learning Center)
Park in lots 2 or 3
Fees/Admission
Complimentary
Contact Information
Angie Cirone
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Description
Dr. Olivia K. Hernandez, Lead Engineer in Industrial Cybersecurity at The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, will provide an introduction to cybersecurity and best practices for small businesses. She will cover topics such as cyber inventories, password hygiene, and cybersecurity risk assessments. Let her help save you time, money, and headaches by avoiding costly cyberattacks. You can reach her at: Hernandez.127@osu.edu.
She will also share information about free cybersecurity training for Ohio small businesses funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The 3-5 hour course dives into topics such as internal auditing, vendor management, and phishing. Interested participants can register for this free course at osucybered.org and can bring questions about the program to this educational session.
Who Should Attend?
- Business owners
- School administrators
- Local government officials and employees
- Citizens who want to protect themselves against cyber attacks
8 a.m. - Light breakfast and networking
8:30 a.m. - Presentation and discussion
