Cyber Security for Charitable Organisations
The 2023 Charity Sector Threat Report, undertaken by the National Cyber Security Centre, outlines why the charity sector is particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
In 2022, nearly a third (30%) of UK charities identified a cyber attack in the last 12 months. However, charities are less likely than businesses to employ technical cyber security controls (DCMS Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022).
Now it is more important than ever for charities to focus on cyber security training for their staff and volunteers and invest in upgrading their cyber security protocols.
How Our Managed Cyber Security Services Can Help Charities and Not-For-Profit Organisations
Cyber security needs to be a priority for the charity sector. Many charities store sensitive or valuable information making them a target for cyberattacks. Additionally, many charities are on a strict budget meaning they rely heavily on volunteers and personal devices which can be difficult to manage from a cyber security perspective. A comprehensive cyber security service is the best way to ensure your charity is safe from attacks and breaches.
At Obsidian Networks, we offer a range of cyber security services to help your charitable organisation resist malicious attacks.
Cyber Security Monitoring
We offer proactive 24/7 security monitoring to ensure that any sensitive information is safe from data breaches. Our experienced team monitors for all types of threats, such as malware, phishing, insider threats, code injection attacks, and DNS tunnelling, to ensure your charity is fully protected.
Internal & External Penetration Testing
Penetration testing allows us to assess any vulnerabilities in your networks which could be exploited by hackers. Investing in both internal and external penetration testing allows us to simulate attacks from outside your organisation (from hacktivists, nation states or cyber criminals) and inside your organisation (from those with authorised access which can be malicious or accidental).
Cyber Essentials for Charities
Completing the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials Scheme, provided through the IASME Consortium, is the best way to demonstrate your charity’s commitment to cyber security and reassure trustees. This government-backed scheme helps protect your charitable organisation against the most common cyber attacks and threats. The Charity Sector Threat Report recommends that all charities complete a Cyber Essentials certification and it is mandatory for funding/grant applications and government contracts.
At Obsidian Networks, our Cyber Essentials assessors are IASME-certified. We have years of experience in certifying charities, not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
IASME Charity Cyber Essentials Awareness Month
This October, Obsidian Networks is participating in IASME Charity Cyber Essentials Awareness Month. This provides a discount on the price of Cyber Essentials certification for registered charities to help them get certified and protect them from cyber-attacks.
You can learn more about IASME Charity Cyber Essentials Awareness Month on their website or reach out to us to find out more about how you can receive your discount.
Why Choose Us?
At Obsidian Networks, we’ve been providing reliable cyber security services since 2004. We have worked with a range of sectors and industries, from charities to legal firms. You can rely on our friendly and professional team to protect your organisation and ensure your security protocols are as effective as they can be.
Get in touch with a member of our helpful team today to learn more about improving your charity’s cyber security measures. Alternatively, fill out the form below and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Strategy Meeting
At this strategy meeting, we will gain an understanding of your IT systems and show you how these could lead you to a Ransomware breach which may result in significant downtime and data loss.
IT System Proposal
We will send you an IT Support and Cybersecurity proposal detailing how we can protect you and your business.
Let’s get started!
Once you are happy to sign up with us, one of our dedicated account managers will walk you through our digital on-boarding process.
Strategy Meeting
At this strategy meeting, we will gain an understanding of your IT systems and show you how these could lead you to a Ransomware breach which may result in significant downtime and data loss.
IT System Proposal
We will send you an IT Support and Cybersecurity proposal detailing how we can protect you and your business.
Let’s get started!
Once you are happy to sign up with us, one of our dedicated account managers will walk you through our digital on-boarding process.