Cyber security workshops set for January and February

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Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center director, wbc@cfra.org, 402.870.1521; or Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, rheal@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext 1025

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Free, virtual cyber security workshops are available for Nebraska entrepreneurs and small business managers, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs, SCORE, and ell Consulting, LLC.

“CyberSmart Series” sessions are weekly on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m.:

  • “What is Cybersecurity?” on Jan. 12
  • “What are Today’s Cyber Threats?” on Jan. 19
  • “Password Hygiene” on Jan. 26
  • “Cybersecurity in the Real World” on Feb. 2
  • “Nebraska Cybersecurity Case Studies” on Feb. 9
  • “Cyber Attack Prevention” on Feb. 16

“Many small business owners wonder how cyber security pertains to their business, or think they could never fall victim to cybercriminals,” said Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “During these lunch and learn sessions, we will explore the steps you can take as small business owners to help mitigate the risk of cyber attacks.”

Kayla Elliot will instruct all courses.

Registration for all events is required by noon, the day before the event; sign up at cfra.org/events. For more information, contact wbc@cfra.org or 402.687.2100.

Center for Rural Affairs provides business training, technical assistance, microloans, and networking to small businesses in Nebraska.

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Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Center for Rural Affairs receives funding from the Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Business and Innovation Act through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, U.S. Department of Treasury, Peter Kiewit Foundation, and other sources. Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Small Business Administration funded programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if requested in advance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.