Today is National Small Business Week, and we celebrate the businesses that make our communities thrive. For the FTC, this is an opportunity to let business owners know you are not alone when it comes to protecting your business from cyber threats. The federal government has resources to help you address common cyber threats and create a cybersecurity culture in your company. The information at FTC.gov/Cybersecurity is introduceEdited last year Cooperating Working with DHS, NIST and SBA.them iNational Civic Leaguenumber of videos, Interactive quizzes and fact sheets on these topics:
Internet security basics
- Learn about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- physical security
- Ransomware
- Phishing
- Business email imposter
- Technical support scam
- Supplier security
- Mailbox authentication
- Hire a web host
- secure remote access
- cyber insurance
There is also an employer guide to help business owners use the materials to train employees and share the materials with suppliers and others associated with their business.this Cybersecurity for small businesses The material is written in to-the-point terms and uses minimal technical jargon. All this information is now also available in Spanish.
This week, you can expect to see a ton of cybersecurity tips shared on social media by the Federal Trade Commission and its partners. Please feel free to reblog and retweet them! You can also help spread cybersecurity information to those who need it. In addition to being active on social media, the FTC will join the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) in the webinar CyberSecure My Business™ on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:00 ET – create A internet awareness culture In your small business. Registration is free and open to the public.and we are promoting Federal Trade Commission “Small Business Cybersecurity” publication, you can Visit FTC.gov/Bulkorder to order for free.