As cyber-attacks become more common, Tulsa Tech is working to help small businesses keep their information safe from potential data breaches.
Data breaches can happen to anyone, from small businesses to large organizations like EMSA.
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Although this cybersecurity program has been available for several years, those who teach the course say it's never too late to learn the basics of cybersecurity.
Business owners are encouraged to take inventory of customer data and implement appropriate passwords and firewalls.
While large companies may have more resources to thwart or respond to cyberattacks, small business owners may decide to go out of business if they encounter a cyberattack. .
“Another drawback for small and medium-sized businesses is that if they are harmed, they often cannot recover, so if cyber security hits a large company, it may recover within a few months of the year. Yes, but many times they can't recover. Small businesses can't do that,” said Jonathan Kimmitt, an adjunct professor at Tulsa Tech who teaches the program.
Kimmitt wants business owners and people who take the program to think a little differently about what they can do to protect their information and apply it to their businesses. said.
“When they leave the class, we want them to think about cyber security and IT security in a completely different way, and then they can quickly go back into their organizations and implement some of these fundamentals. , you will be able to protect yourself from these threats.' Attacked,' Kimmitt said.
This class will be held on April 23rd and 24th and costs $59. For more information about the program, visit his website at Tulsa Tech.
