Avoiding cyberattacks: IT security in 30 minutes

HWK Münster and IHK Nord Westfalen are offering the free online seminar series "Tools, methods, instruments for IT protection" starting on September 8th.

How secure are email accounts, passwords, and networks within your own company? And what should you do if a cyberattack occurs despite all precautions? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular face the challenge of implementing appropriate IT security measures with limited time and personnel resources. The Münster Chamber of Skilled Crafts and the North Westphalia Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) are therefore offering the free online seminar series "Tools, Methods, and Instruments for IT Security" starting September 8, 2026. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. The format is intentionally concise: In 30-minute sessions, IT security experts from North Westphalian businesses will provide information and practical solutions. Participants will then have the opportunity to ask questions.

The range of topics includes raising employee awareness of cyber threats, IT security strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises, network and email security, cyber insurance, and the secure use of artificial intelligence. Further sessions will cover IT emergency plans, information security management, password security, and the correct procedures following a cyberattack.

The dates at a glance:

• September 8: Awareness – Raising employee awareness of cybersecurity
• September 15: IT security strategy for SMEs – understanding risks and getting started correctly
• September 22: Network security – strengthening prevention and detecting attacks
• September 29: Cyber ​​insurance – policies and claims settlement
• October 6: IT Security & Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Challenges
• October 13: Email security and attack surfaces
• November 3: IT emergency plan for SMEs – well prepared for emergencies
• November 10: ISMS in practice – systematically organizing information security
• November 17: Cyber ​​insurance – policies and claims settlement
• November 24: After a cyberattack – damage control and restart
• December 1st: Password security and authentication – simple, secure and user-friendly
• Date to be arranged: Cybersecurity for Microsoft 365 and cloud services
   

The seminar series is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and is carried out with the support of regional economic development agencies.

Background: Seminar series Background All further information and the respective registration option can be found online here.

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