MSU SBDC CyberSecurity

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To help teach the principles associated with the CMM, the Mississippi State University Small Business Development Center CyberSecurity (MSU-SCS) project will host workshops periodically. MSU-SCS has partnered with the Washington SBDC and created resources to address the practices for CMM Level 1. Attendees of our workshops will receive a Guidebook to help address the practices for CMM Level 1 and a Policy Workbook for businesses to organize their own cybersecurity plans. A description of our 3-part workshop series is provided below

Introduction to Basic Cyber Hygiene
Regardless of their size, small businesses could be in danger to cyber-attacks that can negatively impact their mission. In this webinar we highlight basic threats and risks that businesses encounter. A road map for how to deal with these issues are also outlined as CMM Level 1 is explained. After viewing this presentation, attendees should be able to identify common issues that can impact a business from a cybersecurity perspective. They will also understand that CMM Level 1 is a fundamental step in addressing these problems.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Part 1
In the first section of this two-part webinar, the specific practices in CMM Level 1 will be explained. This presentation will cover three of the six domains associated with CMM Level 1. Domains are broad categories of related cybersecurity topics, while practices are specific actions that should be taken. For each practice in a domain, we will give a description of the domain it belongs to and clarifying examples on how a practice can be applied. At the completion of the webinar, attendees will have a basic knowledge of each practice discussed and how they apply to a business. The domains that will be discussed are listed below:

  • Access Control
  • Identification and Authentication
  • Media Protection
Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Part 2
In the second section of this two-part webinar, the final three domains in CMM Level 1 will be discussed. Domains are broad categories of related cybersecurity topics, while practices are specific actions that should be taken. For each practice in a domain, we will give a description of the domain it belongs to and clarifying examples on how a practice can be applied. At the completion of the webinar, attendees will have a basic knowledge of each practice discussed and how they apply to a business. The domains that will be discussed are listed below:

  • Physical Protection
  • Systems and Communications
  • Systems and Information Integrity