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Penn State SBDC to host cybersecurity workshop for small businesses

Edward Glantz is a teaching professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology and program coordinator for IST’s online cybersecurity master of professional studies in information sciences. Glantz will address cybersecurity concerns for small businesses at a workshop organized by the Penn State SBDC. Credit: Penn StateCreative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Small Business Development Center will offer Cybersecurity for Small Businesses from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 18. The workshop will be held at the Penn State SBDC, Suite 243, 200 Innovation Boulevard in State College.

John Peterson, business consultant for the Penn State SBDC, said cybersecurity is critical for small businesses.

“Cybersecurity is a top concern for large businesses and big brands, but is often overlooked by small businesses,” Peterson said. “Cyberattacks are not limited to websites, but can also include invasion into banking systems, phones, email, hardware and internet use. Businesses should incorporate a virtual private network for remote workers who are doing business in a public area or at home.”

Edward Glantz, teaching professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology and program coordinator for IST’s online cybersecurity master of professional studies in information sciences, will present new and emerging threats and help business owners identify vulnerabilities.

“Small businesses need to develop security strategies and policies; this includes educating managers and employees about cyber basics,” Glantz said. “We will also look at mapping government requirements into action items for businesses. This can be very beneficial for small businesses.”

Glantz will be joined by Brice Toth, research and development engineer in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State and Caroline Sparrow, Jasyn Burby and Tim Zhang, undergraduates in IST’s cybersecurity analytics and operations program, to present the following:

  • Define cybersecurity and explain its importance.
  • Explain risk and list strategies to control cyber risk.
  • Describe common cyber threats and emerging trends.
  • Prepare a cyber plan for your business.

The cost for the workshop is $49.

To register, visit the Penn State Small Business Development Center online or call 814-863-4293.

Edward Glantz said cybersecurity is a top concern for large businesses and big brands, but is often overlooked by small businesses. Glantz will be one of the presenters for the Penn State SBDC workshop "Cybersecurity for Small Businesses" on Oct. 18. Credit: Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated September 25, 2018

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