The SMB Cybersecurity Survival Guide: 5 Shifts to Protect Your Business

A practical, no-fluff briefing for small and midsize business (SMB) leaders — featuring real local breach stories and five critical security shifts to make now.

Why Attend:

Cyberattacks are no longer just enterprise issues — they’re hitting SMBs every day, and most aren’t ready.

60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyberattack. This session will show how to avoid becoming part of that statistic.

Here's a related article that will help you better understand potential financial implications of not being prepared: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: How Much Should Small Businesses Budget for Cybersecurity?

What You’ll Learn

Act 1: The Wake-Up Call 

• Real Las Vegas & Southern California SMB breach headlines.

• A true story of a local business crippled by ransomware.

• Live poll: “Do you believe your business is a target?”

Act 2: How SMBs Get Hacked 

• Why hackers love SMBs: small budgets, outdated tools, no training.

• The anatomy of an attack: Phishing → Access → Encryption → Ransom.

• The three threat vectors: People, Technology, Process.

• Ransomware reality: growing ransoms and quadruple extortion tactics.

Act 3: The 5 Shifts 

1. Weak Links: Employees are your biggest risk — training changes that.

2. Support Anywhere: Security must follow remote and hybrid teams.

3. Compliance ≠ Security: Being compliant doesn’t mean being safe.

4. Prevention Beats Cure: Prevention is cheaper and smarter than recovery.

5. Support & Security: Balance accessibility with protection.

Act 4: Wrapping Up & Next Steps 

• The Executive Checklist:

  • Risk assessment

  • Pen testing

  • 24/7 monitoring

  • Tested recovery

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Where You Stand: Take the 15-Point Cyber Risk Assessment.

• Your Next Step: Scan the QR code to start — quick, simple, and revealing.

What You’ll Get

• A clear understanding of today’s SMB cyber threats.

• An executive checklist for immediate action.

• Access to the 15-point Cyber Risk Assessment.

• The full slide deck and follow-up resources.