📅 Event Details
Training: Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Availability: 265 open seats
Hosted by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Facilitated by: CloudWyze
Speaker: Bo Wheeler, Chief Revenue Officer and Certified Cybersecurity Expert
💡 Why This Matters for Main Street Businesses
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cyber threats such as phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and stolen login credentials. For downtown retailers, service providers, restaurants, and professional offices, a single incident can disrupt operations, compromise customer trust, and create unexpected costs.
This session is designed specifically for small businesses and focuses on real-world risks and practical steps that can be taken without a large IT budget or technical background.
📚 What You Will Learn
Participants will gain insight into:
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The current cybersecurity landscape affecting small businesses
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Common threats like phishing, ransomware, and credential theft
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Practical steps to strengthen everyday digital defenses
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How cybersecurity practices can impact eligibility for cyber insurance
Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or managing a growing team, this training can help you make more informed decisions about protecting your business.
👉 How to Register
Registration is managed directly by Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center.
[Register here using the official CFCC registration page]
A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the session.
♿ Accessibility Information
Cape Fear Community College is responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective, and meaningful access to all programs and services. Accommodation requests may take up to two weeks to process.
For accessibility requests, contact:
📞 910-362-7216
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ℹ️ Important Note
This training is hosted and facilitated by Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center. The Roanoke Rapids Main Street Program is sharing this opportunity as a resource for local businesses and is not the host or organizer of this event.
As part of our ongoing effort to support local businesses with practical tools and trusted information, the Roanoke Rapids Main Street Program shares educational opportunities offered by reputable partners across North Carolina.
