There are several small steps that an non profit organisation can take to have a big impact on their cybersecurity posture.
Here are a few examples:
🔱 Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA):
MFA adds an extra layer of security to user login credentials, making it harder for cybercriminals to gain access to your organisation’s IT systems and data.
🔱 Regularly update software and applications:
Keeping software and applications up to date with the latest security patches can help prevent cybercriminals from exploiting known vulnerabilities.
🔱 Use strong passwords:
Strong passwords that include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters can help prevent unauthorized access to your organisation’s IT systems and data.
🔱 Provide cybersecurity training for staff:
Regular cybersecurity training can help staff understand the risks and learn best practices for protecting the organisation’s IT systems and data.
🔱 Regularly back up critical data:
Regularly backing up critical data can help ensure that your organisation can recover quickly in the event of a cyber incident, such as a ransomware attack or data breach.
🔱 Implement a security policy for mobile devices:
Many employees use mobile devices to access company data, and these devices can pose a security risk if they are lost or stolen.
Implementing a security policy for mobile devices, such as requiring device encryption and passcodes, can help reduce the risk of a security breach.
🔱 Limit access to sensitive data:
Limiting access to sensitive data to only those employees who need it can help prevent accidental or intentional data breaches.
By implementing these small steps, non profit organisations can improve their cybersecurity posture and reduce the risk of a cyber incident.
These steps can also help organisations comply with applicable regulations, such as the Privacy Act and Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, and maintain the trust of their stakeholders.