A Practical Introduction to Cyber Security

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

There are many reasons you need a basic understanding of cyber security - protecting the privacy of your customer records, intellectual property, and client credit or debit card information - are some of the obvious ones. Luckily, cyber security doesn’t have to be difficult. There are simple measures that if understood and implemented, can significantly avoid, or reduce the impact of, the most common cyber security incidents.

In this interactive session you’ll join other small business owners in a range of hands-on activities and seminar discussions around best practice. You’ll also learn realistic, practical strategies you can implement when you return to your workplace.

This topic covers: 

• Understanding password security, virtual private networks, password managers, 2FA (two factor authentication);
• Social engineering and phishing scams;
• Secured and unsecured networks - the Internet of Things explained;
• Cleaning your computer and operating incognito;
• Ethical hacking using open-source intelligence;

This session is suitable for all small business owners and their employees.      

This online workshop will be recorded and made available for those registrants unable to attend the live event. Registrants will be emailed a link to the recording within 24 hours of the live event taking place. You will have a week to watch the video before the link expires.

The facilitator for this topic, ECU, is ranked Australia's top public university for 'Business and Management' in quality of educational experience, teaching quality, skill development, and student support. With course content developed in consultation with industry groups and the latest theory with hands-on, practical experiences it a great option to build your professional skills and knowledge. 

This workshop is presented by the Small Business Development Corporation, a Western Australian Government agency that helps small business owners to start well, survive and thrive. We offer free resources, business advice and low cost workshops covering what you need to know to boost your chance of business success. Turn to us for free, practical support to help your small business journey run smoothly.

133 140

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Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email [email protected]

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking by logging into your Eventbrite account. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Please check your computer's suitability for online workshops, including its sound quality, browser, internet bandwidth, speed, and video plugins (if required) before the start of the workshop. We recommend camera and microphone capabilities to interact during online workshops.

You do not need to bring your printed ticket.

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email [email protected] or call 133 140.

Host or Publisher Small Business Development Corporation WA