CEO Roundtable: Cyber Resilience in Action, A Hands-On Experience for Small Business Leaders
Date and time
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Location
UMass Amherst Center at Springfield 1500 Main Street Tower Square, Suite 260 Tower Square
1500 Main Street, Suite 260
Springfield, MA 01115
Organizer
Paula Pawloski
ppawlosk@umass.edu
413-577-1761
Host organization
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Western Region Office
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
Join us for a dynamic, monthly mastermind designed exclusively for business owners. This is your opportunity to share challenges, gain fresh perspectives, and tap into expert insights to drive business growth. Each month, an industry expert will be in the room to share valuable information and actionable strategies tailored to small business owner’s needs.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there's no better time to strengthen your business’s defenses. Join fellow CEOs for an engaging, interactive event featuring the CyberSecureDeck — a cybersecurity card game designed to simulate real-world threats and response strategies.
🧠 What to Expect: Step into a leadership role in a fictional organization facing a cyber crisis. Collaborate with peers to make strategic decisions across IT, HR, Legal, and more. Experience the five pillars of cybersecurity: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Walk away with insights you can apply to your own business’s cyber readiness.
💼 Why Attend? Cyber threats are evolving — is your business prepared? Learn how to build a cyber-aware culture without technical jargon. Network with other small business leaders who share your concerns. Leave with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of confidence. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting to think about cybersecurity, this event will empower you to lead your organization with resilience.
Facilitator: Rob DelMastro, Director of the Massachusetts SBDC, Western Region
Special Guest: John Petrozzelli, MassCyberCenter
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, gain expert insights, and find real solutions to drive your business forward.
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