Cyber Basics for Small Businesses Training

Week One: Cyber Basics for Small Businesses

• Cyber risk and how it affects your business
• Creating an inventory
• Security updates and the importance of patching 
• Securing accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication

Week One Presentation Slides

GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business: Relevant Toolboxes:
Navigate to the toolboxes via the left hand menu bar

• Know What you Have (Background Brief – Know What You Have)
• Update Your Defenses (Background Brief – Update Your Defenses)
• Beyond Simple Passwords (Background Brief – Beyond Simple Passwords)

GCA Learning Portal: Relevant Mini Courses:

• Understanding Cyber Risk for Small Businesses
• How to Inventory Your Devices, Apps and Accounts
• Software Updates & Business Security
• Creating Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication

Cyber Readiness Institute:

• Passwords

Week One: Webinar Recording

Week Two: Cyber Basics for Small Businesses

• Different types of malware
• The impact a phishing email can have on a business and guidance to avoid
• Why the use of anti-virus software is a critical for protecting systems and data
• What DNS is and how it protects against visiting malicious websites

Week Two Presentation Slides

GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business: Relevant Toolboxes:
Navigate to the toolboxes via the left hand menu bar

• Prevent Phishing and Malware  (Background Brief – Prevent Phishing and Malware)

GCA Learning Portal: Relevant Mini Courses:

• Protect Against Phishing and Malware

Cyber Readiness Institute:

• Phishing

Mastercard:

• Phishing Prevention (Video)

Week Two: Webinar Recording