Nonprofit Resources
The Human Element of Cybersecurity and Social Engineering
One human error can be all it takes for an attempted cyber breach to turn into a successful one. Unfortunately, this risk is often overlooked in favor of more tangible cybersecurity efforts. Here are five steps you can take to strengthen your defenses.
4 Steps to a Solid User Administration Process
Although it may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of cybersecurity, a good user administration process plays an important role. Taking some basic steps will help your organization create a solid process and reduce your organization’s risk of a breach.
How Does Your IT/IS Garden Grow?
If you separate the IT and IS functions in your organization, you will begin to see how complementary these positions can be in supporting your technology environment in a secure and controlled manner.
Cybersecurity – IT Takes a Village
Cybersecurity is no longer the responsibility of the IT department alone. Involve your board or an appropriate management oversight committee to ensure that cybersecurity remains a top priority.
Be on Guard Against Cyber Crime Following a Natural Disaster
Cybercriminals are known to exploit natural disasters and target both individuals and organizations during times of tragedy. Help protect yourself and your organization by being aware of these risks.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
The business continuity and disaster recovery environment is changing every day. It is critical for nonprofits to establish baseline plans, back-up configurations, and training and testing processes to ensure ongoing operations.
Cybersecurity Training: Who, What, When, Where, and Why
There are many controls and safeguards organizations can — and should — put in place to reduce their risk of a cyber attack. One very vital tool in mitigating that risk is ongoing cybersecurity training. Use these tips and best practices to help your organization implement an effective training program.
Remote Access Trojans (RATs): Why We Cover Our Webcams
Remote access Trojans (RATs) are a top cybersecurity threat. Learn what they are and how to help protect your organization.
Half a Million Routers Are Infected with Malware – Is Yours?
A sophisticated piece of malware is infecting home and small business routers. Here's what to know -- and the steps you should take.
How the New GDPR Data Privacy Standards May Affect Your Nonprofit
The European Union’s comprehensive new regulation governing privacy practices goes into effect on May 25, 2018. U.S.-based nonprofit organizations shouldn’t assume they are exempt, even if they do not operate in the EU. Here's why.