The indiana economic development corporation (iedc) will implement a statewide small business cybersecurity initiative to increase the cybersecurity awareness and resiliency of nascent entrepreneurs

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development under the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program (CFDA 59.079) to implement a statewide small business cybersecurity initiative. The initiative aims to increase cybersecurity awareness and resiliency among nascent entrepreneurs in Indiana. Key components of the project include: creating a network of cybersecurity champions, helping businesses navigate available resources, further developing a small business cybersecurity toolkit, and providing implementation assistance for cybersecurity best practices and CMMC Levels 1 and 2. The project will be implemented over a 2-year period from August 31, 2023 to August 30, 2025.

The proposed initiative will create a champion network of partners, help businesses navigate the resources available, further develop a small business cybersecurity toolkit, and provide implementation assistance for cybersecurity best practices and cmmc levels 1 and 2.