Protecting Your Business in 2026: Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Owners
Amanda Forrester
March 24, 2026
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.
