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SBA Partners with Synergy Solutions to Launch Cybersecurity Online Training InitiativeWASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its partnership with Synergy Solutions to launch a free, new comprehensive series of web-based cybersecurity training containing up to 10 modules to educate 7(j) eligible small businesses about cybersecurity and steps they can take to protect their company's assets and intellectual property. While the classes are free, they are first come, first serve and will accommodate no more than 50 participants at a time. To register, visit: https://synergysolutions.talentlms.com/. "I am impressed by the thoroughness of this cybersecurity training as it provides timely and vital help to all of our SBA small business clients," said Robb Wong, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and Business Development. "Ostensibly, it helps businesses with best-practices to reduce digital threats to a company's data and information which is often central to their business operations." Synergy Solutions will provide web-based training services to 7(j)-eligible businesses nationwide that are in the developmental and transitional stages of the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. The 7(j) program is administered through the SBA's Office of Management and Technical Assistance Program and its mission is to provide high-quality assistance and executive training to eligible small businesses. Through this training, participants will learn how to most effectively secure information through best cybersecurity practices, identify their risk and the types of cyber threats, and learn best practices for guarding against cyber threats. The following individuals and businesses are automatically eligible to receive 7(j) training:
The entry level training classes cover basic cybersecurity awareness and current cyber risks to federal contractors and small businesses. The intermediate level training classes include more advanced federal cybersecurity and information assurance requirements and policy compliance and assessment areas. This training initiative also offers an assessment tool for use by all eligible participants that they can use to assess their company's cybersecurity maturity. About Synergy Solutions, Inc. About SBA's Office of Management and Technical Assistance About the Small Business Administration (SBA) the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. www.sba.gov Contact: Tiffani S. Clements (202) 401-0035 Release Number: 17-40 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sba-partners-with-synergy-solutions-to-launch-cybersecurity-online-training-initiative-300464070.html SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration |