Data is the new liability. Is yours protected from a cybersecurity attack?

Customer data is one of the most valuable assets a business hold.  It is also one of the most targeted.  A single data exposure can damage trust , trigger legal issues, and impact long term growth. Don’t be a victim!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

Cybersecurity is now a requirement in contracts, not an option.

From vendor agreements to government opportunities, businesses are expected to meet security standards or risk losing deals and facing liability. Discover what small businesses must know before signing deals.

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

You’re only as secure as your vendors.

Many cyber incidents begin through trusted partner, vendors, or service providers. Small businesses often inherit risk from the very tools and relationships they depend on.

Learn how to protect yourself!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated—and more automated. This webinar explored how traditional threats like phishing and ransomware are being amplified by artificial intelligence.

Attendees learned about:

• Modern phishing and impersonation attacks
• Business email compromise and payment fraud
• AI-driven scams and social engineering
• Supply-chain and third-party cyber risks
• Cost-effective ways to improve cyber hygiene

Perfect for small business owners looking to understand today’s risks without becoming cybersecurity experts.

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business survival issue.

This webinar introduces the core cybersecurity risks impacting small businesses in 2026 and what owners can do today to protect their operations. Key topics include:

• Common cyber-attacks affecting small businesses
• Financial and operational impacts of cyber incidents
• Data protection and privacy basics
• Managing vendor and partner risk
• Simple cybersecurity best practices that work

Designed for non-technical audiences, this session emphasizes clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

The new year brings NEW cyber risks for small businesses. From ransomware and phishing to AI-driven scams and supply chain vulnerabilities, today’s threat landscape is evolving faster than ever.

This webinar covers the most pressing cybersecurity topics affecting small businesses in 2026, including:

• ransomware trends,
• business email compromise,
• data privacy obligations,
• third-party risk,
• and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on cyber threats.

The session focuses on practical, cost-effective actions small businesses can take to reduce risk, protect operations, and build trust with customers and partners.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

Every business, no matter the size, is a target in today’s connected economy. From phishing scams to ransomware, cyber threats can shut down operations overnight.

This session breaks down the fundamentals of cybersecurity in plain language — what every owner, manager, and employee needs to know

• to prevent attacks,
• protect data, and
• keep business running smoothly.

No jargon, no overwhelm — just practical steps you can put into action today.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

AI can be a game-changer for small businesses — boosting efficiency, unlocking insights, and accelerating growth. But without the right safeguards, it can also open the door to costly breaches. Think of it like driving a high-performance car: powerful and exciting, but only safe with strong brakes, seatbelts, and airbags.

In this session, we give small business owners the strategies and safeguards they need to harness AI’s benefits while avoiding its biggest security risks.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

Cyberattacks are no longer a big-business-only problem. Small businesses are now prime targets, and AI-powered threats are making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to detect.

This session cuts through the noise and gives small business owners the essential playbook to secure operations, protect customer trust, and stay one step ahead — all without breaking the budget.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page

From major ransomware incidents to attacks on critical infrastructure, cyber headlines are everywhere. But what do these threats mean for small businesses?

This webinar decodes recent high-profile breaches—like those affecting healthcare systems, government agencies, and retailers—and highlights lessons small businesses can apply to prevent similar risks.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Learn More Here on our Cybersecurity Page