Cyber Safety Sessions for Sole Traders, In-person, Reading

Join the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the South East Cyber Crime Unit for a Cyber Safety workshop for Sole Traders

Protect your livelihood in under an hour.

Your email and social media accounts are the heart of your business – and a prime target for cybercriminals. In this practical, hands-on session you’ll learn why cybercriminals want your accounts and see how one weak password or missing layer of protection can set off a chain of compromise that stops your business in its tracks.

Our cybercrime specialists will help you to secure your key accounts and strengthen your defences using trusted national tools. You’ll leave having implemented some advice during the workshop, along with a clear action plan, step-by-step guidance and the confidence to keep your business safe online.

What to expect

• Interactive workshop guided by Police Cyber Protect Officers and Expert Cyber Volunteers from Industry.
• Find out how criminals exploit simple cybersecurity gaps – and how to stop them.
• Learn about Cybersecurity without unnecessary jargon – just practical actions you can take away.
• Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to follow along and implement guidance immediately.
• Refreshments will be available and the opportunity to network with other Reading businesses

Whether you're a freelancer or a budding start-up, come along for an empowering session helping you understand current cybersecurity risks take away advice and practical tools and tips designed to help protect your business, your data, and your reputation.

Sessions

We will be repeating the session three times during the day. You only need to book onto one session.

• 07:30 - 08:30 (breakfast included)
• 09:00 - 10:00
• 16:30 - 17:30

The 07:30 session will include breakfast with refreshments available at all other sessions.