This is a free hybrid community event.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybercriminals increasingly target small businesses. Join us for an engaging and practical session that dives into the latest cybersecurity trends shaping 2025. Attendees will learn about emerging threats, the evolving regulatory environment, and effective strategies to safeguard their businesses against attacks. This presentation will include actionable tips tailored to small businesses, empowering you to build a resilient cybersecurity foundation.
1. Understand the Latest Cyber Threats: Gain insights into the most common cyber threats targeting small businesses, including phishing attacks, ransomware, and insider threats, and how these are evolving in 2025.
2. Learn Practical Defense Strategies: Discover actionable steps to enhance your business's cybersecurity, from implementing consistent security awareness training to working with local MSPs for monitoring and firewalls.
3. Stay Ahead of Compliance Requirements: Navigate the complexities of current regulations and data privacy laws, ensuring your business remains compliant while avoiding potential penalties.
4. Empower Your Team with Cyber Awareness: Learn how to foster a culture of cybersecurity within your organization by equipping your team with the training and knowledge to identify and respond to threats effectively.
About Heather Stratford
Heather Stratford is the founder and CEO of Drip7 Inc., an innovative cybersecurity and compliance platform revolutionizing how businesses train and equip their teams to combat cyber threats. Heather is a globally recognized thought leader, speaker, and advocate for making cybersecuirty accessible to businesses of all sizes. She has started multiple technology companies and speaks about cybersecurity and Women in Technology. Heather has written and been quoted in Forbes, Washington Examiner, CBS Affiliate, The G7 Summit offical publication, Security Magazine, Security Technology Executive, Authority Magazine and the Training Industry Magazine. She has consulted and spoken for the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal, State and Local governments, Morgan Stanley, Stanford, The City of Ottawa, General Motors and SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil). She is a National Tory Burch Fellow, Recipient of the Women in Business Technology award, former adjunct professor at Whitworth University and the president of the INCH360 Regional Cybersecurity organization. Heather is passionate about encouraging more women in technology and entrepreneurship. She is the mother of 5, loves to travel and has recently been riding her Harley-Davidson more.
About the JumpStart Event Series
The JumpStart event series is a bimonthly collaboration with Startup Spokane at the Spokane Public Library and features local entrepreneurs from around the Spokane region who share tips, tricks and stories about how to become and stay successful. This is your opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and passionate individuals.
Register now to engage with our network of professionals who are enthusiastic about helping you start or grow your business!