Cybersecurity

Building a secure cyber future for Indiana's small businesses

Preparing for Cybersecurity Threats

Indiana’s small businesses need to be prepared for intensifying cybersecurity threats. With funding provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is providing no-cost trainings, assessments, and one-on-one assistance that small businesses can utilize to protect themselves.

These resources will aid Indiana’s small businesses in putting important cybersecurity defenses in place to grow their businesses confidently and safely.

For Small Businesses

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The IEDC offers free cybersecurity guides and toolkits through the Indiana Small Business Development Center.

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Global Cyber Alliance - Cybersecurity Virtual Trainings

The IEDC is partnering with Global Cyber Alliance to provide virtual cybersecurity defense trainings to small businesses. In these trainings you will learn how to protect your business and implement important cybersecurity practices to safeguard your business’ data.

The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the Internet a safer place by reducing cyber risk. The Global Cyber Alliance builds programs, tools, and partnerships to sustain a trustworthy Internet to enable social and economic progress for all. GCA is a 501(c)(3) in the U.S. and a nonprofit in the U.K. and Belgium.

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Frequently Asked Question

Does my business qualify for these cybersecurity services?

This program is open to all for-profit small buinesses with under 500 employees.

What is CMMC?

CMMC is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. This is a program by the US Department of Defence (DoD) aimed at improving cybersecurity througout its supply chain. The DoD is beginning to require companies to obtain CMMC certification to be competitive for their contracting opportunities.

Is CMMC Level 1 assessment applicable to me?

If you are hoping to contract with the DoD or want to achieve a higher-than-normal cybersecurity standard, then CMMC Level 1 assessment is applicable to you.

How long does this program last?

The IEDC cybersecurity program will operate until August 2025 or until the funding runs out.