Texas Cybersecurity Trainings and Events

upcoming Texas Cybersecurity Events & Trainings

Hosting a cybersecurity event or training in Texas? Share it with the TSBCAC to help local businesses enhance their cybersecurity. Submit your event details to be included in our calendar and reach a wider audience. Let’s work together to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of Texas small businesses!

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Incident Management Workshop

Presenter:
Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A 3 hour non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand incident management concepts, key elements, planning and implementation.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing a cyber incident management capability.

UTSA SBDC Technology Commercialization Center
CMMC Simplified:
What Small Businesses Need to Know to Be Compliant

Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses with limited resources. This one-hour webinar breaks down the essentials of CMMC compliance. Join us to learn about the different CMMC levels, how to get started with compliance, and the key steps to protecting your business and securing your government contracts. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or looking for guidance, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to succeed.

Abilene SBDC
Cross Plains Lunch & Learn Series:
Cybersecurity for Small Business: The Fundamentals

Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. 

TSBCAC
Cybersecurity Resources for Small Businesses

Small businesses are prime targets for cyber threats, yet many lack the resources or expertise to defend themselves. Join us for an insightful webinar on “Cybersecurity Resources for Small Businesses”, where we’ll break down affordable, practical solutions to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

You’ll learn about:
Free and low-cost tools to protect your business
Government and nonprofit resources available to small businesses
Simple cybersecurity best practices that make a big impact
Where to get expert guidance without breaking the bank

This webinar is designed for small business owners, managers, and IT decision-makers looking to safeguard their business without overwhelming complexity or cost. Don’t wait until a cyber incident disrupts your operations—take proactive steps now!

TSBCAC
Phishing – The #1 Cyber Threat to Small Businesses

Phishing remains the top cyber threat targeting small businesses, evolving beyond simple scam emails into highly sophisticated attacks. In this webinar, we’ll break down the latest phishing methods cybercriminals are using, including:

    • AI-Generated Phishing Emails & Deepfake Attacks – How scammers use AI to craft convincing messages and even mimic voices.
    • Business Email Compromise (BEC) & Vendor Fraud – The rise of invoice scams and executive impersonation.
    • Smishing & Vishing – Why text message and phone call scams are on the rise.
    • QR Code & MFA Fatigue Attacks – New tricks hackers use to bypass security.

 

We’ll also provide low-cost, high-impact strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to phishing attempts—without needing a cybersecurity team. Protect your business before it’s too late!

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Asset Management Workshop

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand asset management concepts and key elements for effective planning and implementation.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing an asset management plan to identify, document, and manage their assets.

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Cyber Tabletop Exercise

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical, facilitated cybersecurity tabletop exercise, where organizations are presented with real-world cyber threat-based scenarios and are challenged to consider how their organization would respond, based on existing incident response plans.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to assess their level of readiness to respond to and recover from a cybersecurity incident.

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Vulnerability Management Workshop

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand vulnerability management concepts, key elements, planning and implementation.

Goal: The goal of the workshop is to provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities effectively and ultimately achieve operational resilience.

Audience: Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing a cyber vulnerability management program to identify, analyze, and manage vulnerabilities in their operating environment.

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Incident Management Workshop

Presenter:
Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A 3 hour non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand incident management concepts, key elements, planning and implementation.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing a cyber incident management capability.

UTSA SBDC Technology Commercialization Center
CMMC Simplified:
What Small Businesses Need to Know to Be Compliant

Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses with limited resources. This one-hour webinar breaks down the essentials of CMMC compliance. Join us to learn about the different CMMC levels, how to get started with compliance, and the key steps to protecting your business and securing your government contracts. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or looking for guidance, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to succeed.

Abilene SBDC
Cross Plains Lunch & Learn Series:
Cybersecurity for Small Business: The Fundamentals

Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. 

TSBCAC
Cybersecurity Resources for Small Businesses

Small businesses are prime targets for cyber threats, yet many lack the resources or expertise to defend themselves. Join us for an insightful webinar on “Cybersecurity Resources for Small Businesses”, where we’ll break down affordable, practical solutions to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

You’ll learn about:
Free and low-cost tools to protect your business
Government and nonprofit resources available to small businesses
Simple cybersecurity best practices that make a big impact
Where to get expert guidance without breaking the bank

This webinar is designed for small business owners, managers, and IT decision-makers looking to safeguard their business without overwhelming complexity or cost. Don’t wait until a cyber incident disrupts your operations—take proactive steps now!

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Asset Management Workshop

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand asset management concepts and key elements for effective planning and implementation.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing an asset management plan to identify, document, and manage their assets.

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Cyber Tabletop Exercise

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical, facilitated cybersecurity tabletop exercise, where organizations are presented with real-world cyber threat-based scenarios and are challenged to consider how their organization would respond, based on existing incident response plans.

Goal:
Provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to establish inventory of high-value assets (People, Technology, Information, and Facilities) and defines how to ensure their productivity in support of the organization’s critical services.

Audience:
Organizations that want to assess their level of readiness to respond to and recover from a cybersecurity incident.

Bexar County SMWBE
CISA Vulnerability Management Workshop

Presenter: Todd Vasilou | Cybersecurity Advisor | DHS/CISA

Workshop Description:
A non-technical and informative session designed to help organizations understand vulnerability management concepts, key elements, planning and implementation.

Goal: The goal of the workshop is to provide your organization with tangible takeaway information on how to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities effectively and ultimately achieve operational resilience.

Audience: Organizations that want to learn about an approach to developing a cyber vulnerability management program to identify, analyze, and manage vulnerabilities in their operating environment.