Cybersecurity strategies for non-profit organizations

Authors: Rashmi Mandayam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v12.i6.231754

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8wc8f

Country: United States

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Abstract: The paper explores effective cybersecurity strategies tailored for non-profit organizations, addressing their unique challenges of limited resources and sensitive data handling. It examines the current threat landscape, highlighting common vulnerabilities such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and data breaches. The research presents key cybersecurity strategies, including risk assessment and management, employee training and awareness, implementation of technical controls, data protection and privacy measures, and third-party risk management. Cost-effective solutions are emphasized, focusing on open-source security tools, cloud-based services, and collaborative information-sharing networks. The study concludes that by adopting a holistic approach encompassing people, processes, and technology, non-profits can significantly enhance their security posture and resilience against cyber threats, ensuring the continuity of their critical missions while operating within resource constraints.

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Non-profit organizations, Risk assessment, Employee training, Data protection, Open-source security tools, Cloud-based security, Information sharing, Cost-effective solutions, Threat landscape, technical controls, Third-party risk management, Compliance, Incident Response, Phishing attacks, Ransomware, Data breaches.

Paper Id: 231754

Published On: 2024-12-13

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024

Cite This: Cybersecurity strategies for non-profit organizations - Rashmi Mandayam - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.37082/IJIRMPS.v12.i6.231754

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