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

We’ll also introduce tools and tips to strengthen your cybersecurity and share information about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate, which can help your employees build valuable skills in this area.

During this session, we’ll discuss:

• Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes
• How to protect your business and your customers online
• What steps to take after a potential security breach

About Evonia Bedford

Leveraging entrepreneurial vision and drive, Enovia Bedford thrives in startup and early stage environments, working to drive profitable growth by coordinating clients with industry-leading companies, partners and sponsors. Her experience encompasses diverse industries, with a special talent for marketing, p.r., social media branding, event planning, and relationship building. Enovia prides herself on developing and implementing engaging and impactful influencer programs, workshops, and campaigns.

Originally from New York, Enovia moved to North Carolina in 2015 where she became the Marketing Director for a restaurant group and Co-Founded  BLKTECHCLT, the first community for black entrepreneurs and technologists in Charlotte, NC which was acquired in 2021. Enovia’s current role is Founder in VettDeck, a crowdsourced lead generation platform for the sponsorship and event industry. Vett Deck creates insights for multicultural markets to make impactful decisions about who they partner with and prospect for sponsorship.

In previous roles, Enovia has provided creativity, innovation, and leadership to marketing and branding activities, including experiential, print, digital, and social media campaigns. Furthermore, she’s cultivated sponsorships and partnerships with industry leaders such as Keurig, Jim Beam, Wal-Mart, Candies, JCPenney’s, Top Shop, Airbnb,Tito’s, Jack Daniels and more. As  an effective team leader, she’s astutely managed budgets and all project/campaign resources. . Enovia collaborates well with all levels of professionals, from vendors to street teams to CEOs and marketing/sales executives leading to VettDeck serving hundreds of clients. Enovia is both creative and strategic, providing vision and direction needed to define company goals, promote a brand to consumers, drive growth, and optimize revenue generation.