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In today’s business climate, even small organizations are being targeted by cyber threats and increasingly expected to meet enterprise-grade compliance standards. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect your business effectively, affordably, and in a way that helps you drive growth.
Hosted in recognition of Cyber Month in Canada, this session is part of a national effort to raise awareness about cybersecurity and help small businesses strengthen their digital resilience.
Presented by William Biggar, Director of Strategic Risk & Enablement at W.B. White Insurance Ltd., and a globally experienced cyber trainer and business strategist. This session is tailored for organizations looking to build resilience and unlock growth through smarter risk management.
In This Workshop, You’ll Learn:
1. Understand the Real Risks
Explore common threats impacting small teams, including phishing, ransomware, and stolen credentials, and learn why prevention is cheap but recovery is costly.
2. Keep Up with Modern Compliance
Compliance is no longer optional. Learn how cybersecurity readiness affects your ability to get funded, close deals, and stay insured. We’ll show real-world examples of what happens when compliance is overlooked.
3. Your New Cyber Toolkit
Discover a curated set of free and affordable tools to strengthen your defense and awareness, including:
- Strong passwords & password managers
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Network monitoring
- Private browsers & VPNs
- Secure backups and encryption
- File scanning
4. Live Walkthrough: Tool Setup & Usage
Watch step-by-step setups for each tool, including:
- Creating a password vault
- Using a secure browser
- Blocking suspicious traffic
- Enabling MFA
- Scanning files for malware
5. Turn Compliance into Competitive Advantage
Discover how cyber readiness and compliance preparation build customer trust, speed up B2B deals, and set you apart during investor or funder due diligence.
- A ready-to-use cybersecurity toolkit
- The start of a roadmap to becoming “compliance-ready”
- The ability to use your compliance accomplishments as part of business development conversations
- Access to a support network of experts in IT, compliance, and business strategy
