Workshop: Cybersecurity for rural businesses
Workshop: Cybersecurity for rural businesses
Details
Welcome and Introduction – Presentation of objectives, workshop dynamics, and the importance of cybersecurity for rural businesses (10 min).
Overview of Digital Risks in Rural Areas – Identification of common threats such as phishing, ransomware, and online fraud, with local examples (20 min).
Cybersecurity Fundamentals – Basic best practices: strong passwords, software updates, data backups, and minimum legal requirements (25 min).
Protecting Information and Devices – Measures to safeguard computers, mobile devices, email, and customer/supplier data (25 min).
Security in Digital Transactions – Safe practices for e-commerce, online payments, and anti-fraud verification (20 min).
Practical Cybersecurity Tools – Use of antivirus software, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and accessible solutions for rural SMEs (25 min).
Hands-on Exercises – Phishing attack simulation and setup of basic security measures (30 min).
Basic Cybersecurity Plan – Creation of a simple checklist to apply within the business (15 min).
Resources and Closing – Presentation of DIGIS3 resources, available support programs, and Q&A session (10 min).
Mixted
16.00 - 19.00