This three session series includes:

Pen Testing Benefits: How Good Hackers Strengthen Your Defenses

This session provides a deep dive into penetration testing and its critical role in cybersecurity. Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, involves ethical hackers simulating cyber-attacks to uncover security vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. By identifying weak points, businesses can proactively strengthen their defenses. The session emphasizes the importance of pen testing for small businesses, which may have fewer resources yet face significant cyber risks. Participants are introduced to the concept of ethical hackers and how their expertise helps organizations build more resilient cybersecurity frameworks.

Access Denied! Access Control

This session focuses on access control, a fundamental component of cybersecurity that governs who can access specific systems and data within an organization. Using a real-world scenario where incorrect access permissions caused a critical system failure, the session highlights the importance of robust access control measures. Attendees will explore key concepts like user access management, role-based access control, least privilege, and zero trust architecture. These principles are vital to minimizing insider threats and ensuring that individuals have access only to the information and systems necessary for their role, preventing accidental or unauthorized actions.

Don’t Play Jenga: The Importance of Cyber Training

This session offers an overview of common cybersecurity threats and how small businesses can protect themselves through effective cyber training. Participants will learn about the impact of cyberattacks, including data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage, and explore the types of threats most commonly faced by small businesses, such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering. The session provides practical guidance on recognizing and avoiding these attacks, emphasizing the need for ongoing training to ensure that employees can identify threats and respond appropriately to maintain the organization's security.

Learn more about the LSU Cyber Clinic at: https://www.lsu.edu/cyberclinic/