Cybersecurity

Building a secure cyber future for Indiana's small businesses

Preparing for Cybersecurity Threats

Indiana’s small businesses need to be prepared for intensifying cybersecurity threats. With funding provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is providing no-cost trainings, assessments, and one-on-one assistance that small businesses can utilize to protect themselves.

These resources will aid Indiana’s small businesses in putting important cybersecurity defenses in place to grow their businesses confidently and safely.

For Small Businesses

Looking for Cybersecurity Resources?

The IEDC offers free cybersecurity guides and toolkits through the Indiana Small Business Development Center.

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Cybersecurity Resources

Applied Research Institute (ARI)

Global Cyber Alliance - Cybersecurity Defense

Purdue MEP - CMMC Level 1 Assessments

About the Fund

Frequently Asked Question

Does my buinsess qualify for these cybersecurity services?

This program is open to all for-profit small buinesses with under 500 employees.

What is CMMC?

CMMC is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. This is a program by the US Department of Defence (DoD) aimed at improving cybersecurity througout its supply chain. The DoD is beginning to require companies to obtain CMMC certification to be competitive for their contracting opportunities.

Is CMMC Level 1 assessment applicable to me?

If you are hoping to contract with the DoD or want to achieve a higher-than-normal cybersecurity standard, then CMMC Level 1 assessment is applicable to you.

How long dows this program last?

The IEDC&aposs cybersecurity will run until August 2025 or until the funding as run out.

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration

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