BABYLON, NY – Babylon Town Councilman and Small Business Committee Chair Anthony Manetta recently hosted an event to enhance the cybersecurity of local small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The Town of Babylon was joined by U.S. Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, President of LISTnet Paul Trapani and Department of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cybersecurity advisor Stan Lyzak to convey this crucial information to protect the finances and information of local businesses and organizations and their customers.
“Cybersecurity is a pressing issue,” said Councilman Manetta. “Small businesses and not-for-profit organizations—cornerstones of our community—are often left vulnerable to cyberattacks and can be irreparably damaged by them if they do not take the necessary steps ahead of time. Our event provided these local entities with valuable training, resources, tips and strategies to help them safeguard against cyber threats.”
The Town of Babylon’s event bridged the cybersecurity gap small businesses and not-for-profits often experience due to a lack of resources and attention. Congressman Garbarino stressed to attendees the importance of cybersecurity, and District Attorney Tierney explained the legal system’s role in combating cybercrime. Paul Trapani and Stan Lyzak provided practical knowledge and actionable steps for those in attendance to protect their businesses’ and organizations’ valuable data, finances and reputations from hackers.
“The victim pool is widening,” said Paul Trapani. “Initially, large businesses were targeted because they have deep pockets, but many of these hacking tools are now automated. Someone can run scripts and find vulnerabilities and, unfortunately, target businesses of all sizes.”
The Town of Babylon’s cybersecurity event worked to combat these news cybercrime trends and provide small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with the resources, training and attention they require to continue thriving and serving the community.
From left, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Babylon Town Councilman and Small Business Committee Chair Anthony Manetta and U.S. Congressman Andrew Garbarino at the Town of Babylon’s small business and not-for-profit organization cybersecurity event
