Cyber Security and AI for Small Business - Cairns

Protecting Your Digital Future

As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business. This session will cover:

• How AI-powered cyber threats (phishing scams, deepfakes) target small businesses

• AI tools that help detect fraud, automate security, and protect your data

• Simple, cost-effective cyber security measures for small business owners

• Practical steps to secure your emails, passwords, and customer information

Presented by Nicky Jurd.

About Nicky

Nicky Jurd is a friendly and approachable geek with an expert skillset encompassing websites, apps, SEO, search engine marketing, social media and online security. Nicky started her company Precedence back in 2000 when the Internet was still shiny and new. She has a strong emphasis on creating profitable websites for their client base of small and medium Australian businesses. Her specialty is in composing and delivering informative, audience-driven training around the effective engagement of customers by small business people through the use of web tools and social media.

Eligibility Requirements

We encourage potential participants to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include:

• businesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees
• be a Queensland, Northern Territory or Western Australian-based business
• hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)

This workshop is presented as part of the Digital Solutions Program.
Please note by continuing the registration process you acknowledge and agree your information will be shared with the Commonwealth Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes.