Lecture Description

In today's digital landscape, small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Recent reports indicate that 41% of small businesses experienced a cyber-attack in 2023, up from 38% in 2022 and 22% in 2021. The financial impact is significant, with the average cost of a data breach for businesses with fewer than 500 employees reaching $2.98 million. Alarmingly, 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack go out of business within six months.

In this lecture, we will discuss how small businesses can cultivate a culture of cyber resilience. Learn practical strategies to identify vulnerabilities, empower employees as the first line of defense, and integrate cybersecurity into daily operations. This session will provide actionable insights to help your organization not only withstand cyber threats but also thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Biography

Professor Reid is a distinguished 2023 NISOD award winner and has been a Professor of Computer Science at Yavapai College since 2018, where he also serves as the Department Chair of the Computer Technology Department and is spearheading the development of the third bachelor's degree program at the college. He brings extensive expertise in Computer Technology, specializing in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, and Data Science. He has been a certified Project Management Professional since 2007 and holds multiple industry-leading IT certifications. With over 34 years of experience in the IT industry, he is currently completing a PhD focusing on Cybersecurity resilience in small to medium businesses. Additionally, he is a successful business owner and an Olympic Development Soccer coach in Arizona, holding multiple national soccer certifications and progressing towards his coaching educator certification.

Location
Building 3, Room 119, Yavapai College's Prescott Campus
Brought to you by Yavapai College's Boyd Tenney Library.

Registration is not required to attend.