Cybersecurity Essentials for Growing Businesses
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Cybersecurity Essentials for Growing Businesses

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ironwood Business Center
A working lunch for Phoenix-area business owners and IT directors who need a practical cybersecurity roadmap without enterprise budgets.

About This Event

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.

Speakers

Dana Reeves

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.

Agenda

6:30 PM

Lunch & Introductions

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

7:00 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.

7:30 PM

Open Q&A & Peer Discussion

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

7:50 PM

Wrap-Up & Takeaways

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

Hosted By

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, attendance is free. The host covers the event and lunch. We require a credit card hold to reserve your spot and prevent no-shows.

A $15 hold is placed on your card. You are only charged if you fail to attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance.

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 must register individually to ensure accurate headcount for catering and seating.

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