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👂 Trustees, are you hearing a lot about Cyber security? There may be a reason and we would like to help... Did you know, if Cybercrime were a country, it would have the world's 3rd largest economy. Why are charities at risk? 👀 Perception -  Charities can be seen as an easier / vulnerable target where assumptions are made about the security of systems and levels of staff training or awareness. ℹ Data -  Over 90% of the sector are small charities working directly with communities and holding sensitive data, data which is attractive to cyber criminals seeking to steal information. 🙌 Volunteers -  Many charities rely on a volunteer workforce which can increase the risk for charities through the use of personal devices or email accounts So, where do you start? 👉 We believe that it is important for you as Charity leaders and Trustees to have access to the right information. To understand what the risks are for your organisation and the steps you can take to manage them to ensure that the resources available are effectively directed at mitigating the biggest risks. 🤝 Charity Intelligence, in partnership with Cymplify Ltd are delighted to offer 10 Charities* a FREE Cyber Risk Report and 30 minute Cyber Review Meeting on zoom with the Cymplify team. To enter please 👍 like this post and comment 🗨below with the name of your Charity and ‘I’ve registered with CI’ we will then contact you with booking information*.   *Charities must be registered with Charity Intelligence before the 1st October 2023 and reviews to be completed before the 15th November 2023. #trustee #charity #ceo #cyber #cyberattack #cybercrime

'Around a quarter of charities experienced a cyber breach in the last 12 months, according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023, meaning that cyber-attacks remain a looming risk for the sector, regardless of individual charity size and mission. Fortunately, there are some quick and easy checks for charities that can help them make their charity less appealing to cyber criminals going forward'. https://lnkd.in/exDzgpvv #CharityDigital #CharityNews #OnlineSecurity #DataSecurity

Did you know that approximately 50% of businesses and 32% of charities have encountered cyber security breaches or attacks in the past year? This percentage significantly increases for medium businesses (70%), large businesses (74%), and high-income charities earning £500,000 or more annually (66%). The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 has been released by Gov UK makes for interesting reading. Phishing stands out as the predominant form of breach or attack, affecting 84% of businesses and 83% of charities. Subsequently, there’s a smaller incidence of others impersonating organizations in emails or online (35% of businesses, 37% of charities), followed by viruses or malware (17% of businesses, 14% of charities). How secure is your business? 🤔 #SecureSolutions #SSLPost #CyberSecurityBreachesSurvey2024

Small Charity Guide How to improve cyber security within your charity - quickly, easily and at low cost. Like businesses, charities are increasingly reliant on IT and technology and are falling victim to a range of malicious cyber activity. As the Charity Sector Threat Report illustrates, losing access to this technology, having funds stolen or suffering a data breach through a cyber attack can be devastating, both financially and reputationally. #charity ##cybersecurity #risk

Cyber attacks can undo all the good work of charities overnight and destroy the trust that charities have painstakingly built over long periods. We have produced this infographic to highlight the types of damage that cyber attacks can potentially do to charities and social service agencies in Singapore. In this digital age, where charities also leverage technologies to improve operational efficiencies, engage stakeholders and raise funds, they are equally susceptible to cyber attacks in which the consequences can include financial, reputational and operational damages. Heron’s CISO-as-a-Service (Cyber Essentials) and Asset-Based Cyber Defence (ABCD) services can help charities strengthen their cyber resilience. Contact us for a free consultation, security configuration and data compliance assessment. Read our full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gwi_EDg4 #charities #socialservices #cyberattack #herontechnology #cyberprotection #cyberdefence #managedsecurityservices

👂 Trustees, are you hearing a lot about Cyber security? There may be a reason and we would like to help... So, where do you start? 👉 We believe that it is important for you as Charity leaders and Trustees to have access to the right information. To understand what the risks are for your organisation and the steps you can take to manage them to ensure that the resources available are effectively directed at mitigating the biggest risks. 🤝 Charity Intelligence, in partnership with Cymplify Ltd are delighted to offer 10 Charities* a FREE Cyber Risk Report and 30 minute Cyber Review Meeting on zoom with the Cymplify team. To enter please 👍 like this post and comment 🗨below with the name of your Charity and ‘I’ve registered with CI’ we will then contact you with booking information*.   *Charities must be registered with Charity Intelligence before the 1st October 2023 and reviews to be completed before the 15th November 2023. #trustee #charity #ceo #cyber #cyberattack #cybercrime

Having even a little understanding of how the mind of a cybercriminal works is incredibly useful for helping keep your small business or charitable organisation safer from cyber threats.   We have a series of short videos, booklets and one-pagers covering different types of online and phone scams. There are case studies to illustrate just how sneaky online hackers are and we have plenty of national guidance so that you can build up your defences to better protect your business, employees, customers, clients and supply chain.   Arm yourself with a wealth of knowledge by visiting https://lnkd.in/esa9TH2u   #Cyber #CyberAwareness #CyberResilience #CyberTips #Resources #MicroBusiness #MicroBusinesses #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinesses #SME #SMEs #Charities #ThirdSector #Wales

In our increasingly digital world, cyber security has never been more important to organisations and none more so than charities. With their donation funds, charities are prime targets for cyber criminals who may look to carry out phishing attacks, produce fraudulent invoices or redirect payments in order to defraud charities of those funds. Equally, charities collect and store sensitive personal information on donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.  This data can be highly valuable to cybercriminals for identity theft, fraud, or even for selling on the dark web. In order to combat such threats, Cyber Essentials is a perfect starting point in terms of ensuring your security basics are in place. It is a government-backed, industry-supported certification scheme which helps your organisation protect itself against cyber-attacks.  By achieving Cyber Essentials, your charity can demonstrate its commitment to protecting both personal and financial data. If your charity is interested in learning more about Cyber Essentials, now is the perfect time. As one of the UK’s leading Cyber Essentials certification bodies, URM is delighted to be participating in IASME’s Charity Cyber Essentials Awareness Fortnight 2023, running between the 6 and 17 of November. We will provide accessible Cyber Essentials guidance to charities, as well as offering a £75 discount on certification. This is available to all charities listed on the UK Charity Commission Register. If you represent a registered charity that wants to become #CyberEssentials certified, please contact us on 0118 206 5410 or visit https://lnkd.in/e4q7YNKg

CyberCX recently released a report focused on cyber intelligence insights for charities in Australia. Of the charities they surveyed, they found that: 🌐 88% of charities have a $0 budget for cyber security 🌐 80% of charities have not undertaken cyber training 🌐 41% of charities are unaware of data privacy obligations They also reported that: 🛡️ half of Australians have had their data breached in the last 18 months 🛡️ the average cost of a data breach is $71,589 🛡️ the average price to buy personal information of Australians on the dark web is only $10 If an NFP is breached, there are a multitude of repercussions that will affect the organisation long-term. These include significant financial loss, damage to reputation, and personal harm to the communities they support. WorkVentures' Cyber Solutions is focused on helping NFPs stay safe as cybercrime rises. We provide a free 45-minute assessment to get your organisation started. We offer governance training, implementation support, and 24/7 managed security operations. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gG89qt_h To contact our friendly team, please reach out: connect@workventures.com.au . . . #WorkVentures #CyberSolutions #Cyber #NFPS #notforprofit #socialimpact #riskassessment #cyberattacks #security #risks #cyberattack #monitoring #cyberbreach #databreach #strategy #cyberstrategy #assessment #cyberassessment #CyberforNFPs Resource: https://lnkd.in/dYFVfZ2z

This guide has some practical advice for charities (plus other small to medium sized businesses) and is definitely worth a read. Interesting that ACSC Essential 8 is not mentioned, given the Australian focus, I would think it should. https://lnkd.in/gEtVR7VF