Workshop: Cybersecurity for Rural Businesses
Workshop: Cybersecurity for Rural Businesses
This workshop is part of the activities carried out by the European digital innovation centre
DIGIS3, whose objective is to promote the digitisation of companies and
public administrations in Castile and León.
This workshop aims to train rural businesses in essential cybersecurity practices,
addressing the most common digital risks, teaching protective measures for
devices and data, promoting secure transactions, and presenting accessible tools.
Through practical exercises, the workshop seeks to strengthen the digital security of small businesses and offer them a basic plan to protect their online activity, as well as
Through practical exercises, it seeks to strengthen the digital security of small businesses and offer them a basic plan to protect their online activity, as well as connecting businesses with the services and support available from
DIGIS3.
Link for online registration: : Workshop DIGIS3
In person: C/ Real 23, 09410 Peñaranda de Duero, Burgos.
- Table of contents
Welcome and introduction: Presentation of objectives, workshop dynamics and the relevance of cybersecurity in rural businesses
Overview of digital risks in rural areas: Common threats: phishing, ransomware, online fraud, with local examples
Cybersecurity fundamentals: Basic best practices: secure passwords, updates, backups, and minimum regulations
Information and device protection: Measures to protect computers, mobile phones, email and customer/supplier data
Security in digital transactions: Safe practices in e-commerce, online payments and anti-fraud verification
Practical cybersecurity tools: Antivirus, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and accessible solutions for rural SMEs
Practical exercises: Phishing simulation and configuration of basic security measures
Basic cybersecurity plan: Simple checklist for businesses
Resources and closing: DIGIS3, available assistance and answering questions
Mixted
17.00 - 20.00