Procurement Luncheon: Identifying and Managing Cybersecurity Risk in Small and Medium Enterprises

Cybersecurity isn't just a big-business problem — small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are prime targets, too. Join us for lunch and this session focused on helping SMEs understand and manage cybersecurity risks, especially when working with government contracts where compliance is critical. You’ll also learn how to access free cybersecurity audits and support from West Texas A&M University.

DATE: Thursday, July 31, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT

Instructor: Dr. Murray E. Jennex, West Texas A&M University

Registration: $20 on or before July 29th

Sign up HERE.

Our guest speaker, Dr. Murray E. Jennex, brings decades of expertise in cybersecurity, knowledge management, and crisis response. He is the Gensler Professor of Computer Information Systems at West Texas A&M University, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, and President of the Foundation for Knowledge Management (LLC). Dr. Jennex also is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Project Management Professional (PMP), a former US Navy Nuclear Power Propulsion officer and commercial nuclear power plant engineer.

Dr. Jennex will share real-world insights from over 100 cybersecurity audits conducted on SMEs. He’ll break down the biggest threats facing small businesses today and offer practical strategies to protect your data, operations, and contracts. Protect your business before it’s too late — reserve your seat today!

Your registration includes lunch! Please note, the sign up deadline is Tuesday, July 29th.

The quarterly Procurement Luncheon features programs and speakers from local, state, and federal agencies who work closely with small businesses and want to do business with you! This event provides networking opportunities for small businesses to expand their sales of products and services to government agencies like WTAMU, Amarillo College, Pantex, Potter County, and many others.

Co-hosted by America's SBDC at WTAMU, the NW Texas APEX Accelerator, and the WT Enterprise Center.

A member of the Northwest Texas SBDC Network. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBDC services are provided to all U.S. citizens and legal residents in accordance with Federal funding requirement; registration may be required. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the WTSBDC at 806-651-5151.