You do not have to be a big company to be a target.

In fact, small and medium businesses are now the most common target for cybercriminals precisely because they hold valuable data and typically have far fewer protections in place than larger organizations. One phishing email, one reused password, one unsecured account is all it takes to bring a business to its knees.

And now that AI tools are woven into the way most businesses operate, the risk profile has changed again. AI is making cybercriminals faster, more convincing and harder to detect. The scam emails that used to be obvious are now polished and personalized. The fake invoices look real. The voice on the other end of the phone sounds exactly like your business partner.

This session gives you the knowledge to protect yourself, your team and your customers without needing an IT department to do it.

We will cover:

• The most common cybersecurity threats facing small businesses right now, including phishing, account takeover, fake invoice fraud and AI-generated scams, and how to recognize them before it is too late

• How to use Google Workspace's built-in security tools including two factor authentication, the security dashboard, admin controls and data access permissions to lock down your business accounts

• How to use AI tools responsibly, specifically around customer data, what you should and should not be putting into AI tools, and what questions to ask before you adopt a new one

• How deepfakes and AI-generated content are being used to impersonate business owners and executives, and what your team needs to know to avoid being caught out

• How to create a simple, practical cybersecurity policy for your business that your team will actually follow

This session is not about fear. It is about being informed. The businesses that get hurt are almost always the ones who assumed it would not happen to them. The businesses that stay safe are the ones who took the time to understand the risks and put basic protections in place.