{"id":75266,"date":"2024-01-29T23:39:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=75266"},"modified":"2024-01-26T23:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T15:43:41","slug":"guarding-the-heart-of-giving-cybersecurity-for-ngos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/01\/guarding-the-heart-of-giving-cybersecurity-for-ngos\/","title":{"rendered":"Guarding the heart of giving: cybersecurity for NGOs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"75266\" class=\"elementor elementor-75266\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2EEharLPLmJpMLBK31F3WS\/af1529faa0c8e83f774faf2f7e356ce5\/Cybersecurity_for_NGOs_web_cover_1400x800.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p><div class=\"Grid_item__8Wd1v Grid_col8Md__zJ2a8\"><article class=\"RichText_root__1_CNu BlogPostContent_richText__rG0U1\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In today\u2019s digital age, cybersecurity is critical for all organizations, including charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These entities, driven by a passion for positive change, increasingly rely on technology to streamline their operations and advance their missions. However, they also face unique cybersecurity challenges that require tailored solutions.<\/p><ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\"><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>NGOs <\/b>are independent organizations not tied to governments, focusing on various social or environmental issues, funded by donations and grants.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Charity<\/b> organizations, a type of NGO, provide public benefit, such as alleviating poverty or improving health, funded by voluntary contributions and often enjoy tax-exempt status.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"understanding-the-vulnerability-of-ngos\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Understanding the vulnerability of NGOs<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Recent research, like the <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023\/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> released by GOV.UK has brought to light the heightened vulnerability of NGOs like charities to cyber threats.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">These organizations often operate with limited resources and cybersecurity expertise, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams are just a few of the numerous threats they face.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In the last 12 months, high-income NGOs have been a common target of cyber threats due to their higher-scale impact on the organization and benefit for bad actors. However, a lower frequency of attacks on smaller-scale organizations doesn\u2019t mean they are less attractive to attackers.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7e3H748ojMpDZiWQgc9Fyw\/d037b6fc6dbb8f147d763d16989c6cb6\/1_1400x650.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"High-income charities report higher incident rate\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>They are less likely to detect cybersecurity breaches and attacks compared to the previous year because senior managers in these organizations have downplayed cybersecurity in the current economic context, resulting in reduced monitoring and logging of such incidents.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Forum<\/a> insights report reveals the actual decline in professionals with cybersecurity competency in lower-revenue organizations. It confirms that the perception of the actual threat landscape potential is shrinking compared to higher-income NGOs because of the lack of gathered and evaluated data.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"532\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/wZ3csrHxEtEy8JIE6hUZJ\/60da4fb180dc225aa68e226581e712b9\/2_1400x900.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"Skills needed to achieve cybersecurity objectives in NGOs\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Meanwhile, the data breach costs are rising. According to the latest <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBM Data Breach Report 2023<\/a>, the public sector, which includes NGOs, sees growth in data breach costs:<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RhLZK0kxuwbjPTRwWUa7b\/a6afcf9a5f40277f22f6d0889613fb97\/3_1400x700.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"414\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Approximately one in five organizations apply cybersecurity measures to protect their network and reduce the potential of cyber-attacks. The same proportion of NGOs have an incident response plan to act in case of an incident.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZnhQUmcejm7iV4xzYrpFY\/a507d26d773584cc05b3f3fcf7cab9ee\/5_1400x800.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"NGOs risk management\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>Inadequate preparation and neglecting the impact of digital threats result in financial and reputational losses. Understanding the importance of donors&#8217; financial support to deliver their mission to do good in the world, unsecured charities are more likely to pay with their credibility than actual money.<\/p><h2 id=\"the-challenges-faced-by-ngos\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">The challenges faced by NGOs<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NGOs handle sensitive information, including donor details and beneficiary data. A breach in their systems can have far-reaching consequences, corrupting public trust and potentially harming those they aim to help.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The lack of dedicated IT staff and insufficient cybersecurity training further heightens these risks. Only a third of NGOs have people with some level of cybersecurity knowledge.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"NGOs board members responsible for cybersecurity\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4RdjFEXVj0Pe4h1NFV5QeJ\/79627c50754c4d87d1694470494f0798\/6_1400x650.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p><p>On the other hand, employee training is in an even worse position. Only 17% of organizations have carried out staff training or awareness-raising activities. Users unaware of malicious activity and not restricted by additional identification policies pose a huge risk to NGOs\u2019 network security.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/7rLTnBxljQHB3tsUbUEwBa\/1f1ea4f1d233f4d27bb83adeb26afc0c\/8_1400x600.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The report also shows that charities tend to dismiss or be unaware of various regulatory compliance and cybersecurity awareness campaigns organized at the state level. Frameworks and guidelines simplify and compass NGOs to a clear direction on data protection, yet they are ineffective when left unused.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Red Cross data breach case<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Another sensitive and curious topic is data protection. NGOs deal with entities that aim to aid and financial donors who provide money and resources for good deeds. Because of the data type that non-governmental organizations handle, it places them in an interesting position.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In 2022, there was a <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/top-5-cyber-attacks-of-2022\/\">case of a Red Cross<\/a> organization getting breached for information. The attack didn\u2019t qualify as a ransomware attack.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/TWUsM4I41OJtM0TRmM0BW\/6d8a4c041382cdb37fd484c48a08adc7\/7_1400x650.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Bad actors used the vulnerability of lack of access controls and retrieved sensitive data about refugees and other displaced people. In this case, lost information can bring more extensive damage than just financial losses.<\/p><h2 id=\"actionable-solutions-for-enhanced-cybersecurity\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Actionable solutions for enhanced cybersecurity<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">To address these challenges, charities and NGOs must adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">This includes regular risk assessments, employee training on cybersecurity best practices, and the implementation of robust cybersecurity solutions. Encouraging a culture of cybersecurity awareness is also crucial.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Although NGOs employ measures like malware protection, cloud backups, and passwords, a relatively small portion of organizations perform cybersecurity risk assessment and management.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4xEbv3CSMEmSXOsqMwwAgL\/653b53c06ca52b1212626dddf99360bf\/4_1400x800.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Data shows there has been a decline in the adoption of certain cyber hygiene practices over recent years.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Understanding that NGOs lack resources for cybersecurity, starting from people and knowledge to investments, these organizations need solutions that don\u2019t require active input from the user.<\/p><ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\"><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The tools must be seamlessly integrated and don\u2019t interfere with day-to-day operations.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The solutions should protect the most important and critical assets.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Network security solutions should bring money to value.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The tools could bring NGOs closer to regulatory compliance requirements.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The tools are easy to use and don\u2019t require technical knowledge.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The solutions are available to outsource with managed security services.<\/p><h2 id=\"learning-from-experience-case-studies\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Learning from experience: case studies<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Our published NGO case studies offer valuable insights into real-world applications of effective cybersecurity strategies. These stories demonstrate how tailored cybersecurity measures can mitigate risks and safeguard operations.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Let\u2019s take a look at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta South Region case.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1WNsj6GONEkJWFdUzpi8V2\/6f02f846a112388718d1b7028210f29d\/9_1400x770.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"828\" height=\"455\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">For more information on how CMHA protected sensitive client data in dynamic team environments, visit the <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-cmha-protected-sensitive-client-data\/\">CMHA x NordLayer case study<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"nordlayer-empowering-ngos-with-expert-cybersecurity-support\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">NordLayer: empowering NGOs with expert cybersecurity support<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer provides expert cybersecurity solutions to NGOs. Our approach is holistic, offering not just tools but also the knowledge and support necessary to navigate the complex digital landscape. We specialize in identifying unique vulnerabilities and customizing security solutions to meet the specific needs of NGOs.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">The NordLayer advantage<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Our services are <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/ngo\/\">designed to empower NGOs<\/a> to focus on their core mission without worrying about digital threats. By leveraging our expertise, NGOs can strengthen their digital defenses, ensuring data integrity and maintaining the trust of their stakeholders. Our solutions are easy to implement, cost-effective, and backed by continuous support.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">A special offer: amplifying the positive global impact<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer is proud to offer a special promotion to further support NGOs in their crucial work. <b>We provide a 60% discount for all yearly NordLayer plans <\/b>(<a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/terms-and-conditions-ngo\/\">T&amp;C apply<\/a>), making our top-tier cybersecurity solutions more accessible. This initiative reflects our dedication to enabling NGOs to amplify their positive influence globally.<\/p><\/article><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf03edf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf03edf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b576c6d\" data-id=\"b576c6d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd91ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"bfd91ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63561\" class=\"elementor elementor-63561\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b6aa2c4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b6aa2c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b283ee5\" data-id=\"1b283ee5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e466f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e466f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e34e91 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e34e91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb2c932\" data-id=\"bb2c932\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a493c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6a493c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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