Nonprofits normally store sensitive information desirable for attacker, and also they can be seen as an easy entry to larger nonprofits or government entities.
Employee education and training:
Regularly train employees on how to identify and respond to phishing scams and other types of cyber threats.
Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication:
Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts and enable multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
Firewall and antivirus software:
Use a firewall to block unauthorized access and antivirus software to detect and remove malware.
Data backups:
Regularly backup important data and store it in a secure location to ensure that it can be recovered in the event of a cyber attack.
Network security:
Use virtual private networks (VPNs) and other security measures to protect the organization’s network and data.
Regular security assessments:
Regularly assess and test the organization’s security measures to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Incident response plan:
Have an incident response plan in place in order to respond quickly and effectively in case of a cyber attack.
Cyber insurance:
Consider getting cyber insurance in order to mitigate the financial loss that might occur due to a cyber attack.
