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Overview of the NIST CSF 2.0 Small Business Quick Start Guide
Overview of the NIST CSF 2.0 Small Business Quick Start Guide
Overview of the NIST CSF 2.0 Small Business Quick Start Guide
March 20, 2024
Ransomware Prevention Detection Response and Recovery
NIST Small Business Webinar: Ransomware Prevention, Detection, Response, and Recovery
Ransomware is a very serious and increasingly common threat to organizations of all sizes, and it is particularly devastating to smaller organizations that have limited resources. A successful ransomware attack can stop your business in its tracks.
CSF 2.0 Webinar Series: Implementing CSF 2.0 - The Why, What and How
NIST provides an overview of implementing CSF 2.0, including: why organizations would want to upgrade and how to foster bidirectional cybersecurity risk communications between leadership and practitioners, practical actions organizations can take to implement the CSF 2.0, and available resources to assist with implementation.
Cybersecurity Resources for Small to Medium Sized Manufacturers
Cybersecurity Resources for Small to Medium-Sized Manufacturers: A Fireside Chat with the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
The webinar provides an overview of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and highlights the cybersecurity resources available to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs).
Protecting Your Small Business from Phishing Risks
Phishing is one of the most common types of cyber crime. These scams use convincing emails or other messages, such as text messages or social media messages, to trick users into opening harmful links, downloading malicious software, or submitting sensitive information, such as credentials. These messages are often disguised as coming from a trusted source, such as a bank, credit card company, or even a leader from within the business.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs
This webinar, held during National Entrepreneurship Week (2025), provides an introduction to NIST and its small business cybersecurity resources, highlights cybersecurity fundamentals, and more.
Protecting CUI: Overview of the NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 Small Business Primer
During this webinar, held on January 20, 2026, NIST provides attendees with an overview of the NIST SP 800-171, Rev. 3 Small Business Primer, including: a foundational overview of SP 800-171, differences between SP 800-171 Rev 2 and Rev 3, the relationship with SP 800-171A, and implementation considerations to be mindful of.
January 28, 2026. Speakers: Bill Fisher, Security Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Valecia Stocchetti, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, CIS Critical Security Controls; Michael Klein, Senior Director for Preparedness and Response, Institute for Security and Technology (IST)
May 5, 2026: For small businesses who are often confronted with limited resources, knowing how to get started and finding the necessary resources can be particularly challenging. During this webinar, speakers showcase various options that small businesses may consider as they start building their cybersecurity team.
Non-NIST Videos
Cyber Basics for Small Business - Watch this video to learn some cybersecurity basics and learn how to put them into practice in your small business. Federal Trade Commission
Cybersecurity for the Clinician – a series of 8 training videos explains in easy, non-technical language what clinicians and students in the medical profession need to understand about how cyber attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety, and how to do your part to help keep healthcare data, systems and patients safe from cyber threats. Health Sector Council
Project Spectrum Training Videos –Project Spectrum's informational videos provide a brief overview of key cybersecurity topics, allowing viewers to gain valuable knowledge in under 10 minutes per video. Project Spectrum (Department of War)
