This practical three-hour workshop introduces small business owners and managers to the essential principles of cybersecurity and cyber resilience.

Participants will explore the changing threat landscape, including the growing impact of artificial intelligence, and learn practical ways to protect their people, information, systems and business operations.

The workshop will also provide an accessible overview of relevant EU legislation, recognised international standards, and the cybersecurity guidance,

resources and financial supports available to Irish businesses through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Enterprise Ireland and LEOs.

 WHAT'S COVERED 

• Information security, risk management and the main cyber threats facing SMEs
• Practical strategies for cyber resilience, incident preparedness and business continuity 
• The impact of AI on cyberattacks, business risks and defensive capabilities
• Key EU legislation, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and cybersecurity and AI governance policies
• NCSC guidance and incident-response resources, plus digital transformation supports

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Recognise common cybersecurity risks, attacks and emerging AI-enabled threats
• Identify practical measures to strengthen cyber resilience and incident preparedness
• Understand the relevance of key EU cybersecurity and AI legislation
• Recognise how international standards and effective policies support cybersecurity and AI governance
• Know where to access relevant NCSC resources and business supports