Spot the AI Scam: Protecting Your Small Business from Digital Deception
This essential 60-minute course teaches small business owners and employees how to identify and defend against AI-powered cyber threats targeting their organizations. Participants will learn to recognize deepfake videos, AI-generated phishing emails, voice impersonation scams, and sophisticated social engineering attacks through hands-on exercises with real examples.
The course covers the three most dangerous AI threat categories affecting small businesses today: voice/video impersonation (including CEO fraud), written threats (phishing and fake reviews), and advanced social manipulation tactics. Through interactive recognition exercises and practical scenarios, attendees develop critical skills to spot red flags and implement immediate protective measures.
Perfect for: Small business owners, managers, and staff who handle communications, finances, or customer interactions. No technical background required.
Key Takeaway: Practical skills and tools to recognize AI-enabled threats before they damage your business.
In recognition of October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this essential three-part virtual series equips small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate AI security challenges confidently. As AI-powered threats become increasingly sophisticated, small businesses face unique vulnerabilities that require targeted protection strategies.
Speaker(s): Gerald Cullison, Daystar New Media
Co-Sponsor(s): LED, SBA, and LSU
Fee: No Cost