With great power comes great responsibility, and in the world of technology, that means being prepared for cybersecurity threats.

In this episode, Dr. Lauri Baker, co-founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement, highlights the importance of having a robust cybersecurity plan, educating yourself and your employees, and investing in the right tools to protect your electronic data at home or work. Discover best practices for staying safe in today's digital landscape and learn about malware protection and cloud storage solutions to safeguard your valuable data and maintain customer trust.

Resources:
Online publication on cybersecurity: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC416
Blog post on cybersecurity: https://ruralengagement.org/2021/06/24/selling-safe-best-practices-for-cybersecurity-for-your-small-rural-ag-business/
Social media toolkit: https://ruralengagement.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cybersecurity-Social-Media-Series.zip

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