Technology is a great enabler for businesses. The ability to have volunteers connecting and collaborating while working in the field is a real benefit for NFPs.
But as adoption of technology grows, so too do the risks.
It has never been more important to protect data. Large enterprises and small businesses alike are becoming the targets of cybercrime, and it’s evident that no business is exempt from these threats.
Australian data privacy laws make it clear that organisations have a duty of care towards the protection of personal information to prevent the risk of serious harm to individuals.
It’s important to be aware of the need for cybersecurity governance.
There are hefty fines and penalties for non-compliance and the impacts of cyber incidents can have significant consequences for an organisation, ranging from loss of productivity to reputational damage.
The results of PwC Australia’s 3rd Annual Not-for-profit CEO Survey conducted across ANZ indicate that only half of NFPS are making progress on establishing a cybersecurity and privacy uplift program highlighting the need for greater action to protect the personal and health information of people who are often already vulnerable.
Not for profits handle sensitive information that requires a high level of diligence, but not all information within an organisation requires the same level of protection.
Improving your NFP’s cybersecurity posture is achievable but there is no silver bullet solution. It requires a unified approach across people, products and process as well as an ongoing plan for improvement.
If you’re not sure where to start, get in touch with us to begin your Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment.
It provides an overview of your organisation’s current cybersecurity posture and an indication on where to focus your efforts and resources.
While no set of mitigation strategies are guaranteed to protect against all cyber threats, the ACSC’s Strategies to Mitigate Cybersecurity Incidents known as the Essential Eight are recommended as a baseline.
The team at Dynamic Business Solutions are here to help. If you have not started the journey, now is the time.
Here are our top 3 tips to get you started.
- Implement multi-factor authentication for key IT systems.
- Provide staff with cybersecurity awareness training.
- Book a session with one of our Cybersecurity specialists to get advice tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.
