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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month


According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have the misconception that their data is not valuable and that, in turn, they are unlikely to be the target of a cyberattack. However, 28% of cyberattacks involve small business victims. In short, all data is valuable and there are simple steps that small business owners can take to protect theirs. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we encourage you to leverage the following tips and resources to ramp up your cybersecurity safeguards.

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ChallengeHER: Women-Owned Small Business NAICS Disparity Study Webinar

Did you know that theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015requires the U.S. Small Business Administration to produce a study every five years regarding the participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by women?

The SBA is currently developing the process and methodology that will be used to conduct the 2021 study and is requesting public input and feedback. If you are a WOSB or you plan to be one, join this webinar on Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 pm ET to engage with SBAs Office of Advocacy, Barb Carson, SBAs Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, and the researchers conducting the study. Now is the time to make your voice heard.

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Join the SBA team: Employment opportunities to support SBA's COVID-19 pandemic response



The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts during theseunprecedented times. The positions include:


* Call Center Customer Service Representative
* Document Preparation/Legal Review/Loan Closings
* Loan Processing/Credit Analysis/Mortgage Underwriting
* Program Support

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Save the date: National Small Business Veterans Week, November 2-6, 2020 [ [link removed] ]________________________________________________________________________

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Federal Coronavirus Resources

State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out *coronavirus.gov [ [link removed] ]* for updates from the White House'sCoronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force.Go to *cdc.gov [ [link removed] ] *for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Virtual Mentoring and Training

Offices around the country may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers,Womens Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.

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