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Cybersecurity · Phoenix
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Cybersecurity Essentials for Growing Businesses

A working lunch for Phoenix-area business owners and IT directors who need a practical cybersecurity roadmap without enterprise budgets.

Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
Venue
Ironwood Business Center
Seats
4 of 15 reserved
The Briefing

What this session covers

If you run a business with 20-200 employees in the Phoenix metro, your cybersecurity posture is probably a mix of hope and duct tape. This session is for you. Our speaker will break down the exact steps a growing business should take to protect itself from ransomware, phishing, and data breaches -- prioritized by impact and cost. No jargon, no fear-mongering, just a checklist you can start executing the next day. The format is a catered lunch, a 30-minute focused presentation, and 15 minutes of open Q&A with peers who face the same risks. Every attendee gets the speaker's direct line and a printed incident-response template. Seats are limited to 15 to keep the discussion focused and relevant.
The Agenda

How the 90 minutes unfold

11:30 AM

Lunch & Introductions

Grab your meal, introduce yourself, and share what keeps you up at night on the security front.

12:00 PM

Presentation: The SMB Security Playbook

Dana breaks down the 10 highest-impact security actions ranked by cost and effort, tailored for businesses under 200 employees.

12:30 PM

Open Q&A & Peer Discussion

Bring your real questions. Dana and the group discuss vendor selection, incident response, and employee training.

12:50 PM

Wrap-Up & Takeaways

Receive the incident-response template, speaker contact info, and a summary of action items.

Who's Speaking

Your host for this briefing

Dana Reeves
Speaker

Dana Reeves

CISO & Founder, ShieldPoint Security

Dana has 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, including stints at two Fortune 500 firms before founding ShieldPoint to serve the mid-market. She has helped over 200 businesses in Arizona build practical security programs that fit real budgets. She holds CISSP and CISM certifications.

What's Included

Everything is taken care of

Catered lunch

A plated meal at a private venue. Dietary needs covered.

Curated peers

15–25 senior decision-makers from Phoenix companies.

90-minute session

Practical, substantive — never a sales pitch.

Real conversation

Roundtable Q&A where the actual value gets built.

Hosted By
Host Organization

Apex Industrial Solutions

Apex Industrial Solutions helps manufacturing and logistics operations adopt automation, robotics, and smart-factory technologies. We work with plant managers and operations directors across the Southwest.

Questions

Frequently asked

Yes. Lunch and the full session are covered by the host. All we ask is that you show up — or cancel in advance so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist.

LunchLeads works with the host to design the topic, the 90-minute agenda, and the call-to-action so the session actually delivers value — not just a sales pitch. The topic and format you're seeing were built specifically for senior decision-makers in this market.

No account needed. Takes about 30 seconds to register. We'll email your confirmation and a QR code you can show at the door.

Just cancel from the link in your confirmation email. No charges, no fees — we only ask you give us enough notice that someone on the waitlist can take your seat.

Mediterranean-style catered lunch: grilled chicken, hummus and pita, Greek salad, and baklava. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.

Dietary accommodations: Let us know about allergies when registering.

Each attendee registers individually so we have an accurate headcount for lunch and seating. If you'd like to bring a colleague, just share the event link and have them register separately.

11 seats remaining

Reserve your seat at the table.

Limited to senior decision-makers in Phoenix. Thirty seconds to reserve — lunch and the full session are on the house.

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