Cybersecurity Threats: UW & Wyoming SBDC Panel – Jan 15

CHEYENNE, January 15, 2026

Cybersecurity Webinar Aims to Shield Small Businesses from Rising Threats

Small-business owners can learn to defend against evolving cyberattacks in a free webinar this Thursday.

• Cybercriminals are constantly adapting their methods to steal data.
• A free webinar on January 15th will cover current threats and best practices.
• The webinar features cybersecurity experts from Wyoming.
• The Wyoming SBDC Network provides resources for business owners.

Cyber criminals are constantly changing their approaches to breach systems and steal data, and small businesses are particularly vulnerable. Fortunately, entrepreneurs and startups will have an opportunity to bolster their defenses this Thursday, January 15, during a free webinar hosted by the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network.

Panel to Discuss Current Scams and Best Practices

The webinar, titled “Current Cybersecurity Threats: Panel Discussion,” will run from noon to 12:30 p.m. and feature insights from Paul Johnson, Jim Drever, and Laura Baker. Registration is free and available here.

During the session, the panel will delve into the most current scams targeting small businesses and outline best practices for avoiding hackers and scammers. The discussion aims to keep business owners informed and safe in the increasingly complex online landscape.

What are the most common cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today? The webinar will address this question, providing actionable strategies to mitigate risk.

Expert Insights from Wyoming Leaders

Paul Johnson serves as the cybersecurity for small business program manager for the Wyoming SBDC Network. Jim Drever is the associate state director for the Wyoming SBDC Network and a certified ethical hacker, bringing a unique perspective to the discussion. Laura Baker is the executive director of CyberWyoming.

The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business expertise to help Wyoming residents think about, launch, grow, reinvent, or exit their business. The network is hosted by the University of Wyoming with state funds from the Wyoming Business Council and funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For more information, contact marketing, communications and database manager Tyler Schanck at [phone] or via email at [email protected].