Cybersecurity for Not-for-Profits 2025-26

Overview

In this course, You’ll deepen your understanding of core cybersecurity principles, risks, and threats; and see why a strong, executive-led cybersecurity program is vital for nonprofits. Discover why NFPs can face even greater cybersecurity challenges than for-profits, and learn how to strengthen your organization’scybersecurity maturity with proven frameworks. As cyber incidents become more common, You’ll also gain practical best practices for response and recovery, including how to build an effective incident response plan. Your presenters - cybersecurity experts from SingerLewak’sBusiness Informatics practice - draw on decades of experience in cybersecurity, information systems, internal controls, and incident response. This session was recorded on May 29, 2025 for CalCPA’sNot-for-Profit Organizations Conference.

Highlights

• Core cybersecurity risks for nonprofit organizations
• Executive leadership in cybersecurity management
• Cybersecurity challenges unique to NFPs
• Advancing cybersecurity maturity in nonprofits
• Proven frameworks for cybersecurity programs
• Responding to cybersecurity incidents effectively
• Importance of an incident response plan

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

• Understand cybersecurity principles and their relevance to nonprofit organizations, supported by current statistics.
• Learn to assess, identify, and manage risks from cybersecurity threats through effective risk management practices.
• Recognize the importance of a cyber incident response plan, including its critical components and the role of tabletop exercises.

Preparation

None