CyberSecure Mississippi conference to help business owners safeguard operations

STARKVILLE, Miss—Small business cyberattacks are on the rise. Businesses may have weaknesses in cybersecurity measures or be unaware of threats and best protective actions to take.

The upcoming CyberSecure Mississippi conference on March 21 at �� offers business owners a free opportunity to learn to safeguard their businesses against cyberattacks.

Scheduled for 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at 301 Research Blvd. at ��, the CyberSecure Mississippi conference will cover basic cybersecurity awareness for protecting a business, system security planning and incident response. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required at . Attendees will receive a complimentary cybersecurity binder and cyber assessment.

"The CyberSecure Mississippi conference is tailored for business owners, not just people assigned to office technology responsibilites," said Shelly Hollis, director of ��'s Center for Cyber Education. "The agenda is designed for business owners who want to take control of their cybersecurity strategy and understand how to safeguard their operations and protect their business' future."

Conference sponsors include the Small Business Administration and the �� Center for Cyber Education. For more information, contact Shelly Hollis, center director, at shelly.hollis@cce.msstate.edu.

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