Local Enterprise Week -Cyber Security for Small Businesses

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
04/03/2026
 
Note:
Wednesday March 4th 2026
 
Time:
2pm to 5pm
 
Category:
I.T. Training
 

This 3 hour workshop looks at some of the most common cyber threats to Irish business and what you can do to avoid them and keep your business safe.

Free
 
 

Overview

Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses: Equip yourself with practical skills to protect your business from online threats. Learn how to safeguard your data, prevent hacks, and keep your business secure.


Content

  1. Stay Safe from Hackers: Simple steps to avoid common cyber threats.
  2. Protect Your Business: Secure your network, computers, and data effectively.
  3. Spot Scam Emails: Identify and avoid phishing attempts and malicious emails.
  4. Safe Browsing Practices: Browse the web safely and protect sensitive information.
  5. Secure your online accounts: Tips for setting up secure, memorable passwords.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common cyber threats, typical hacking methods and understand how to protect against them.
  • Enhance your digital security by implementing practical measures to secure business networks, devices, and sensitive data.
  • Learn how to spot phishing emails and scam messages by understanding their common tactics and tricks.
  • Practice safe web browsing, by applying best practices for using the internet safely and protecting business information.
  • Create strong passwords and implement multi-factor authentication, by learning how to use a password manager and authenticator apps.


Trainer profile

Liam Lynch has 35 years of experience working in IT, with at least 25 in infrastructure, networking and security. While he has detailed technical knowledge on the subject of cyber security, he has the ability to be able to relay technical concepts in a plain simple language which everyone can understand.