Cybersecurity for Non-Profits: Navigating the Digital Minefield

August 25, 2024
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Article Summary

TLDR:

  • Non-profit organizations face unique cybersecurity risks due to operational models and resource constraints.
  • Common cybersecurity risks for non-profits include data breaches, ransomware, and forced downtimes.

Navigating the Minefield: Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Organizations explores the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by non-profit organizations. These organizations handle sensitive information and often lack robust cybersecurity measures. The risks of data breaches, ransomware, and forced downtimes are significant, and it is crucial for non-profits to implement basic cybersecurity hygiene, conduct regular risk assessments, establish an incident response plan, and adopt robust open-source cybersecurity tools. By staying proactive and continuously improving their cybersecurity posture, non-profits can better protect themselves from cyber threats and focus on making a positive impact on the world.


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