Safeguard Your Nonprofit from Cybersecurity Threats
Nonprofits heavily rely on digital data to operate efficiently. From donor records to private information, data is critical to nonprofit organizations. However, with the ever-increasing risk of cyber threats, natural disasters, hardware failures, and human errors, it has become paramount for nonprofits to implement proper Cybersecurity protocols and a real Backup and Disaster Recovery (BUDR) strategy.
At mPowered IT, we understand the importance of safeguarding your data. We’ll walk you through the crucial role of cybersecurity and BUDR, showing you why it should be an indispensable part of your continuity plan.
Never Assume Your Nonprofit is Under the Radar of Cybercriminals
The smaller your organization, the less likely you are to put appropriate cybersecurity protections in place. To a cyber criminal, your systems may be an unlocked door to some juicy low hanging fruit. They want your data, your donor records, your employee records. Or they may just want to hold all your information hostage with ransomware so you’ll pay up to stay in business. You are never too small to be a target.
Protect Your Email
Your email can be a conduit for malicious activity. This is where scammers hunt for prey. You need email encryption to protect your privacy, and training for all employees and volunteers who use your email system. Your security technology should work on the back end to block known fraudulent email, but your people are the last line of defense. One innocent click to a bad link could pry open access to your data.
Invest in Your Data Security
No one thinks a cyber attack could happen to them, until it does. It is far less expensive to pay a good, proactive cybersecurity company to put safeguards in place, and keep them updated, than it is to experience even one small cybersecurity event. Your data security is just as important as your building security – maybe more.
Have a Reliable Backup & Disaster Recovery Plan
Your data is not just vulnerable to cyber attacks, but to accidental loss by human error, employee theft, power outages, and natural disasters. Your best defense is reliable backups. You may have a backup plan in place, but does it work? Is it frequently tested? Too many companies assume their backup plan is their safety net, only to find that when they need it, it’s not there or much was still lost.
Ensure Compliance and Legal Obligations
It’s important to understand regulations regarding data retention and privacy. Grants may require specific compliance. A comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan can help your nonprofit meet these compliance requirements by maintaining data integrity and accessibility.
Preserve Brand Reputation
Brand reputation is everything. A data breach or prolonged downtime can irreparably damage your nonprofit’s image, eroding donor trust and loyalty. By proactively implementing a cybersecurity and BUDR strategy, you demonstrate your commitment to securing sensitive information and ensuring uninterrupted services to your community. This dedication to data protection can foster trust and confidence among your clientele.
Get a Cybersecurity Partner You Can Trust
Your data security and backup plan is a major responsibility. The threats are continuously evolving. Very few nonprofits have the time or resources to devote to cybersecurity. But if you’ve reached out to IT companies, you may find their plans too big for your budget or needs. mPowered IT customizes plans to fit both. More importantly, we work with you as a partner, an advocate, always looking out for your best interests.
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