Cybersecurity for
Nonprofits
Cybersecurity in the nonprofit sector is now more critical than ever. Nonprofits are being increasingly targeted because of the valuable data they keep
including extensive donor and financial information.
There is a noticeable increase in the frequency and severity of cyber-attacks targeting Nonprofits and NGOs
an estimated 40-50% of
all nonprofits have experienced a cybersecurity attack
3 weeks
3+ weeks is the average interruption in operations resulting from a ransomware attack
80
%
between 60 and 80% of organizations have an underfunded or no cybersecurity program
The problem is complex and focuses on a number of areas
Personnel
Training
to combat phishing, ransomware and other vulnerabilities
System
Security
keeping donor information and financials safe and secure
Security
Policy
a well-documented and monitored security and privacy policy
WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF PERSONNEL MANAGMENT, SECURTY OPERATIONS AND POlLICY CREATION
We will build a robust security framework to ensure system security addressing these two crucial components.
Security Policy Creation
Authoring internal and external policies and SOPs including:
Implementing Digital Tools
Installation and usage of Firewalls, antivirus software, creation of backup protocols for critical data
Multifactor Authentication
Weak passwords are a primary source of security compromise. MFAs make it much harder to breach your network
Third-party Risks/Protocols
Considering third-party breaches and the implications for money transfer and donor confidentiality
Compliance Requirements
Compliance to financial (AML & PCI), Euorpean data protection regulations (GDPR) and medical privacy (HIPAA)
Personnel Training
Creating protocols for volunteer and employee access and training:
Password Policy
Utilizing and updating randomized passwords and limiting access across non-critical personnel
Awareness Training
Training staff to recognize suspicious (phishing) emails including AI generated and creating reporting protocols
AI Usage Policy
Creating policy and training protocols for team members to utilize generative AI tools repsonsibly
Personal Devices and Social Media
Prohibiting the usage of personal devices and social platforms to access and promote sensitve information
OUR PROCESS
1. Assessment
2. Buildout
3. Transition
Addressing the most prevalent threat issues common to nonprofits, we can provide a streamlined Assessment identifying the most urgent security issues with a plan to affordably implement.
Security Counsel provides
fractional consulting to build out your security program without the cost of full time staff. We can build, evaluate, and update this plan on an as needed basis.
Finally, we will transition the program to your organization by training personnel and enabling internal security policies, utilizing Security Counsel as a mentoring resource when needed.
FROM THE LEADERSHIP
"We understand the most urgent security challenges plaguing nonprofits today. We can create and support a security program that solves your critical security problems cost effectively, saving your financial resources to better serve your mission."
Matt DeChant
CEO, vCISO
Security Counsel has prepared a short cybersecurity for nonprofits video that provides valuable insights on creating and implementing security programs that don't break the bank!