Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

As a small business owner, you need to be cyber aware and prepared. Most businesses are digitally connected, whether through email, websites, social media, online/web based payments and bank accounts. The reliance on logins and passwords to access information online can expose businesses to cyber attacks from hackers.

In this workshop, you will be guided through how to assess your business's preparedness and resilience to cyber attacks, and the practical steps you can take to resume operations quickly and securely. You will learn:

Who to call and inform of the cyber incident
Whether you should pay a ransom
How to insure against future threats
How to deal with a system shutdown or failure
How to reduce the chances of being hacked

For this workshop you will need to bring your laptop.

This topic covers:

Understanding your business's preparedness and resilience to cyber attacks
Identifying types of cyber attacks and how to respond and recover
Threat mitigation strategies to prevent potential cyber attacks
The benefits of cyber risk insurance products
Cyber incident reporting and notification requirements

This session is for small business owners looking to understand the steps to take following a cyber incident to resume operations quickly and securely.

The facilitator of this topic, ECU's Executive Education Team at the School of Business and Law is dedicated to providing impactful workshops tailored to help small businesses in Western Australia thrive through sustainable growth. Their workshop content has been developed in consultation with industry experts and university resources to equip you with the skills to succeed.

Important booking information

Got a query? Check our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.