Cybersecurity for small businesses: How to protect your business

On average each month, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) receives about 4,400 cybercrime reports through Report Cyber and responds to 168 cyber security incidents.

In this webinar we aim to get you started on your cybersecurity journey with pragmatic advice explained in plain language – we promise there is no need to bring your IT expert along.

We will talk about five simple yet remarkably effective actions that you can take to immediately improve your cyber security and -even better- that won’t break the bank.

You will leave this webinar feeling more in control of how to manage the uncertainty that comes when doing business online, and while there is no ‘one- solution- fits- all’, there are some valuable standards and tools that help you safeguard your data – protecting your revenue and your reputation, as Lost data means lost trust from your clients.

Key takeaways:

• Cyber Threats: The Key Areas – Malicious Software – Scam Email (Phishing) – Malware.
• Software Considerations: Automatic Updates- Automatic backups – Multifactor Authentication.
• People and Procedure: Human Error the weakest link – Access Control- Passphrases -Employee Training.

About this webinar:

• This webinar is aimed at small businesses within Western Sydney NSW, and has a capacity to host up to 50 attendees.
• This webinar is for business owners who have just started a business or have an established business.
• This webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in the confirmation email.
• Attending and logging into the live zoom will come out of your allocated business connect hours.
• This webinar will be recorded but only live attendees will receive the recording after.
• This webinar is organised alongside the Parramatta City Council.
• Please note that your name and email address will be passed on to Parramatta City Council.

About the presenter

Babette Bottin is the founder and director of DAS Insure, a highly specialised risk and insurance consultancy firm. She is passionate about helping companies, business owners and individuals to strengthen their Cyber Security. With more than 20 years’ experience in the Special Risk Insurance industry including CEO Level, Babette supports organisations of all sizes all the way from a first initial Cyber Risk consultation, to an in-depth Cyber Risk Health check and board level advice when establishing a Cyber Risk Security Framework.

About this session

This session is provided through Service NSW Business Connect program.

Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.

Western Sydney Business Centre is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025.

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