Written by Lexx Thornton Alcorn State University, in partnership with Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Center for Cyber Education, will host a Cybersecurity Readiness Workshop for small businesses and municipalities beginning with an in-person kickoff on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The workshop, hosted by Alcorn’s Office of Economic Development & Community Engagement, aims to address the significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities facing rural communities. The workshop’s inspiration stems from a recent cybersecurity breach that affected a rural water association, highlighting the widespread lack of technical resources and cyber awareness in similar organizations. With 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack going out
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