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Cyber Security for Charitable Organizations

DONOR TRUST

“There is nothing more important to a charitable organization than the relationship between themselves and their donors. Donors often prefer to remain anonymous in the space of charity and philanthropy. Like first impressions, an organization that fumbles the security of their data will irreparably damage the valuable relationships they have established with their donors.”

1 in 3 attacked in 2023 – Charities and other Not-For-Profit organizations are being targeted on a daily basis.

According to Bank Info Security, 1 out of 3 charitable organizations in the United kingdom experienced a cyber security breach incident. These are what was reported by the charitable organizations involved in the survey taken at the end of 2023. This number is astronomically higher than law firms, CPA firms, healthcare firms, and Family Office Networks. The information of the donors themselves is the valuable commodity that can be sold to other nefarious parties.

Implementing strong cyber security measures is not only a legal requirement but also essential for maintaining the trust and confidence of donors. A data breach or cyber attack can have far-reaching consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities.

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Charitable Organizations and Philanthropy.

Cyber security is a critical consideration for charitable organizations and philanthropic groups that rely on donations to support their charitable causes. The wealth of sensitive data make charitable organizations attractive targets for cyber criminals.
By investing in cyber security tools and training, charitable organizations can mitigate these risks and demonstrate their commitment to protecting donor privacy and data security.

 

Legislation & Regulations

One of the key laws that charitable organizations must comply with is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The GDPR guidelines include:

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency in data processing: Organizations must process personal data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
  • Purpose limitation: Personal data should be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.
  • Data minimization: Organizations should only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes for which it is being processed.
  • Accuracy: Personal data should be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
  • Storage limitation: Personal data should be kept in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed.
  • Integrity and confidentiality: Organizations must ensure the security of personal data through appropriate technical and organizational measures.
  • Accountability: Organizations are responsible for demonstrating compliance with the GDPR’s principles and requirements.It is important for non-profit and charitable organizations to seek legal advice or consult with data protection authorities to ensure full compliance with the GDPR and any other relevant data protection regulations in their jurisdiction.

Requiring organizations to implement robust security measures to safeguard this information is paramount. Failure to comply with the GDPR can result in hefty fines and damage to the organization’s reputation.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

A fortress is built by many bricks and mortar. A single brick is solid, however working well with mortar and the proper alignment create a secure space for the valuable contents within the wall it creates. At Cyber631, we have designed a fortress with the specific security tools working together to build the fortress needed to protect against these emerging cyber security threats.

  • ESET Cyber Security Protect Complete – The software that not only stops breaches, but simply prevents them. ESET is one of the top security software systems in the world, it acts a shield to deter cyber threats.
Complete ESET Security Software Includes:
    • Console
    • Modern Endpoint Protection
    • Next-Generation
Antivirus
    • Network Attack
Protection
    • Device Control
    • Anti-Phishing
    • Server Security
    • Mobile Threat Defense
    • Full Disk Encryption
    • Advanced Threat Defense
    • Vulnerability & Patch Management
    • Mail Server Security
    • Cloud App Protection

 

 

  • ASCERIS – Our technical support is available 24 hours a day 7 days week. In the unlikely event of a breach or incident, we will be available to secure the threat to your systems.
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Automated Detection & Protection

ESET provides comprehensive Network Protection, Firewall, Real Time File System Protection, Host Intrusion Prevention System, Mobile Device Protection, Internet Protection, Web Access, Email Client Protection, Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing Protection, and Ransomware protection.
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Remediation Solutions & Backup

ESET identifies risks and will quarantine or eliminate the cyber risk. In addition, cyber intrusion experts are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with remediation efforts as needed. Data backup plans are available as well, virtually eliminating potential ransomware threats.

24/7/365 Emergency Response

If a breach event does occur, you have a hotline to call for support in determining the extent of the breach, guidance on remediation and complete support for identifying and executing notifications to affected individuals.
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Real-Time Encrypted Data Backup

Cloud-based Data backup and recovery services virtually eliminate the possibility ransomware. You will have access to data services and instant backups to spin you data up to an operating level in the event of any kind of cyber-attack.

Quarterly Security Score & Supply Chain Audit

SecurityScorecard's Reporting and Supply Chain Analysis features are integrated into its Supply Chain Detection and Response platform, delivering real-time insights that connect risk ratings directly to actionable resolutions.
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Cyber security is a fundamental aspect of operating a charitable organization in today’s digital landscape. By understanding and complying with relevant laws and regulations, implementing robust security measures, and prioritizing data protection, charitable organizations can safeguard donor information, maintain trust with supporters, and uphold their mission of making a positive impact on society.

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    Implementing strong cyber security measures is not only a legal requirement but also essential for maintaining the trust and confidence of donors. A data breach or cyber attack can have far-reaching consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. By investing in cyber security tools and training, charitable organizations can mitigate these risks and demonstrate their commitment to protecting donor privacy and data security.
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