John D. Johnson’s Post

A new study of San Francisco considers nonprofits’ unique cybersecurity challenges in that community as well as ways the local government could help. The research team hopes to study other cities soon.

Food banks, shelters, afterschool programs, and advocacy groups provide essential services but often struggle to defend against cyberattacks due to limited funding and IT resources. A new study from UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and the City of San Francisco highlights these challenges and examines how cities can step up for local cyber defense. "One of the big things about this study in particular is it represents a big narrative shift in the role cities play in cybersecurity," Sarah P. said. "Cities are often thought of as ransomware victims. We're really trying to push for the idea that large cities, that capable cities, can play this role as a local hub of cyber defense." More in Government Technology 👇

What are Philip Reitinger's three top priorities to bridge the cybersecurity gap? Getting sufficient funding to be able to provide the tools, services, expertise — the scalable things that can help nonprofits around the world. The second thing is awareness. And the third, to build greater understanding of what these nonprofits do and their essential value to global social and economic progress. Read more about GCA's president & CEO interview by Alexis Alley from the CyberPeace Institute at the #thehaguebeyond125 🔽 Common Good Cyber #funding #nonprofits #cybersecurity

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Mr. Nelson, head of the non-profit “Golden Years,” faces severe challenges as he manages a mountain of administrative work with limited funds and neglects cybersecurity. A phishing email tricks him into revealing sensitive donor information, which a hacker exploits .... ----- Cybersecurity isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity, and Mr. Nelson's story further emphasizes the importance of this often overlooked aspect. As the head of the non-profit "Golden Years", Mr. Nelson has his hands full. With limited funds and a mountain of administrative work, he wears many hats and makes tough decisions daily. Unfortunately, a phishing email managed to slip through his radar, tricking him into revealing sensitive donor information, which was subsequently exploited by a hacker. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for all of us, especially those in the non-profit sector, where funds are scarce and cybersecurity often falls to the wayside. Hackers do not discriminate - whether you're a Fortune 500 company or a small non-profit, your data is valuable. Let's take this as an opportunity to prioritize cybersecurity and educate ourselves and our teams about phishing scams, cyber threats, and secure data handling. No one is immune to cybercrime, but with awareness and proactive measures, we can build a robust defense. Remember, cybersecurity is no longer an option, it's a necessity. #Cybersecurity #Nonprofit #DataProtection #Phishing #CyberAware https://lnkd.in/gKk-bd88 I am #Stevenchinyl and I co-founded #AidavaxTech, #UCloudAsiaSG and founded #VentureDomainHosting. I am into #AIsolutions, #EnterpriseSecurity #EnterpriseEmailSecurity and #EnterpriseFileSecurity. We #makeITsimpleforYourBusiness Read about the latest SME IT News at www.smeitnews.com I am also a member of the #LBFalumni & #SkyHighTower

🙌 Prioritising Social Value in Cyber security "We are proud to be a business that uses our skills and expertise for the wider good. We were delighted to provide support with remediation strategies and help the charity to regain control of their website and provide resources to their users safely. Their kind words and recommendation of our services are a testament to our commitment to excellence in cyber security." — Dan Cornforth, Director, tmc3 At tmc3, we believe that a business's true value lies in its ability to contribute positively to society. That's why we're dedicated to using our cyber security expertise to protect companies and charitable organisations that support communities. When Christian Concern for One World (CCOW), a small charity providing essential web-based resources, faced a cyber attack, we saw an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We are honoured to support charities and other organisations that strive to make the world a better place. Our focus on social value drives us to deliver top-tier cyber security solutions and engage in projects that have a lasting, positive impact on society. 👉 If you're interested in the full scope of the work done with CCOW, you can continue reading: https://lnkd.in/dTf7Cc9e #cybersecurity #cyberawareness #DataProtectionMatters #tmc3 #SecureTheFuture

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Mr. Nelson, head of the non-profit “Golden Years,” faces severe challenges as he manages a mountain of administrative work with limited funds and neglects cybersecurity. A phishing email tricks him into revealing sensitive donor information, which a hacker exploits .... ----- Cybersecurity isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity, and Mr. Nelson's story further emphasizes the importance of this often overlooked aspect. As the head of the non-profit "Golden Years", Mr. Nelson has his hands full. With limited funds and a mountain of administrative work, he wears many hats and makes tough decisions daily. Unfortunately, a phishing email managed to slip through his radar, tricking him into revealing sensitive donor information, which was subsequently exploited by a hacker. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for all of us, especially those in the non-profit sector, where funds are scarce and cybersecurity often falls to the wayside. Hackers do not discriminate - whether you're a Fortune 500 company or a small non-profit, your data is valuable. Let's take this as an opportunity to prioritize cybersecurity and educate ourselves and our teams about phishing scams, cyber threats, and secure data handling. No one is immune to cybercrime, but with awareness and proactive measures, we can build a robust defense. Remember, cybersecurity is no longer an option, it's a necessity. #Cybersecurity #Nonprofit #DataProtection #Phishing #CyberAware https://lnkd.in/gZRRj9jB We #makeITsimpleforYourBusiness. #UCloudAsiaSG #CyberSecurity

Did you know that nonprofits are one of the top five most targeted industries for cyberattacks?* 💻 Unfortunately, many nonprofits don’t take adequate cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information, which makes them easy targets for cybercriminals. That’s why we composed a comprehensive checklist of nonprofit cybersecurity best practices to make sure your nonprofit and all of its assets stay secure: https://hubs.li/Q02wZNg00 #cybersecurity #NonprofitCybersecurity #cyberattacks #CybersecurityBestPractices #NonprofitOrganization (*Source: 2022 Net Diligence Cyber Claims Report)

I'll be attending the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Virtual Conference tomorrow. I appreciate WiCyS for providing this accessible opportunity to stay informed about the latest trends in cybersecurity, but also for donating a portion of the very affordable registration fee to a charity of my choice. The breakout sessions I'm most looking forward to are "Flipping the Script: Unleashing the Power of Flipper Zero in Cybersecurity" and "Unlocking the Potential: LLM and ChatGPT Applications for Cybersecurity Careers and Beyond." Who else is attending and what are you looking forward to learning? #WiCyS #WiCySvirtualconference #professionaldevelopment #cybersecurity #securitycareer #securityAIapplications #flipperzero

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Mr. Nelson, head of the non-profit “Golden Years,” faces severe challenges as he manages a mountain of administrative work with limited funds and neglects cybersecurity. A phishing email tricks him into revealing sensitive donor information, which a hacker exploits .... ----- Cybersecurity isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity, and Mr. Nelson's story further emphasizes the importance of this often overlooked aspect. As the head of the non-profit "Golden Years", Mr. Nelson has his hands full. With limited funds and a mountain of administrative work, he wears many hats and makes tough decisions daily. Unfortunately, a phishing email managed to slip through his radar, tricking him into revealing sensitive donor information, which was subsequently exploited by a hacker. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for all of us, especially those in the non-profit sector, where funds are scarce and cybersecurity often falls to the wayside. Hackers do not discriminate - whether you're a Fortune 500 company or a small non-profit, your data is valuable. Let's take this as an opportunity to prioritize cybersecurity and educate ourselves and our teams about phishing scams, cyber threats, and secure data handling. No one is immune to cybercrime, but with awareness and proactive measures, we can build a robust defense. Remember, cybersecurity is no longer an option, it's a necessity. #Cybersecurity #Nonprofit #DataProtection #Phishing #CyberAware https://lnkd.in/gwAvMZhP vdomainhost.com.sg #VentureDomainHosting