Cyber Security: Spot Their Tricks and Fix Your Risks (3-Part Idealware Web Series)

Cyber Security: Spot Their Tricks and Fix Your Risks (3-Part Idealware Course)
Wednesday, March 10, and Thursdays, March 11 & 25 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST | 3-Part Idealware Web Series

Offered in Partnership with: Idealware

Targeted and motivated cyber-attacks are increasing in frequency and damage, and small- to medium-sized nonprofits are specifically susceptible due to their lack of cyber security policies and staff training. During this webinar series, you’ll learn the basics of cyber security, how individual staff members can help to reduce threats, and types of common cyber-attacks and how to protect against them at the organization level. You will assess your own organization’s security levels and learn how to fix the gaps in your security with customized recommendations.

Learning Objectives:

1. You will be introduced to cyber security basics, including common attacks that hackers use, and learn easy steps you can take for your organization that provide a preliminary layer of protection.
2. You will receive an overview of your organization’s current cyber security levels by completing Tech Impact’s security assessment tool.
3. You will understand how your current cyber security protections measure up against those of other nonprofits and receive customized recommendations for your organization to better protect itself from cyber-attacks.

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Registration to be completed via Idealware’s website – use discount code PA2021 for 20% off!

Idealware will send the access code and dial-in information for the webinar to the email address you use to register. All registered participants will have access to recordings and slide decks for each session.

Course Schedule:

All sessions take place from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT.

Wednesday, March 10: Cyber Security Basics

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and can have a devastating financial and reputational effect on your organization. How vulnerable is your organization for a cyber-attack? In this session, we’ll focus on identifying the variety of threats nonprofits are facing as well as common habits and practices you may unwittingly be doing that could make your organization vulnerable to attacks.

Thursday, March 11: The Seven Security Categories for a Nonprofit Organization

In this session, you’ll learn about the categories that need your attention and how you can assess your current levels of security for each. The seven categories are Application Security, Business Continuity, Cloud Security, Data Security, Identity Security, Policy, and Infrastructure Security. You’ll also learn about how to access and complete Tech Impact’s Security Assessment tool, which primarily consists of your self-assessment of your own organization's attention to these categories.

Thursday, March 25: Security Trends and Tips & Tricks

During this session, Linda Widdop will identify and share the trends from the security assessments to help each participant understand how prepared they are compared to similar organizations. We will share tips and tricks to boost security using your existing software, and will explore tools and professional assessment and monitoring services available to better protect your organization against cyber-attacks.

Cost:
$120 for PANO Members (use discount code PA2021) | $150 Regular Price

About the Instructor:

Linda Widdop, Director of Client Solutions at Tech Impact, manages all aspects of Tech Impact’s client relations, including educating nonprofits about technology solutions. She works with local, regional, and national partners to provide the nonprofit community with increased knowledge of technology through speaking engagements.

About Tech Impact’s Idealware:

Idealware is a program of Tech Impact, a nonprofit on a mission to use technology to better serve the world. As the authoritative source for independent, thoroughly-researched technology resources for the social sector, our publications, assessments, and training resources save you time and money by providing impartial guidance that gives you the knowledge and confidence you need to decide what’s best for your organization. Learn more at www.techimpact.org and visit our Technology Learning Center at www.techlearningcenter.org.

PANO is proud to partner with Idealware to make these programs available to nonprofit professionals in PA. PANO members, don’t forget to use discount code PA2021 for 20% off the registration fee!