The third sector has become a prime target for today’s cyber criminals because of the sheer volume of sensitive information they hold on beneficiaries, donors and volunteers. A data breach can be devastating for a charity’s reputation and can be costly to rectify, and yet research suggests that many organisations are not doing enough to protect the personal data they hold.
According to a 2022 survey by Third Sector and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) with 296 third sector professionals, only 40% of charities have conducted a cyber threat assessment. 62% of respondents said they share personal data with other departments, yet at least 13% do not have common data processes in place and only 68% said they always use a trusted and secure internet connection at all times when accessing personal data.
With cyber attacks on the rise, it’s never been more important for organisations to pinpoint vulnerabilities in their systems.
In this Third Sector webinar, in association with the NCSC, our expert panel will discuss budget-friendly and technical solutions for charities to keep their personal data as cyber safe as possible.
Join this webinar to understand:
- Why avoiding a data breach is so important for charities, and where vulnerabilities lie.
- Budget-friendly preventative measures to help keep personal data safe.
- How Cyber Essentials certification can help charities protect their data.
- Technical cyber security measures that can be put in place.
- Where to get free advice and tools to help protect the personal data your organisation holds.
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Zoe is the head of data governance & information security, and data protection officer, at Cancer Research UK and has worked in the information rights field for over 15 years, in both the public and charity sector. This has included developing records management and data protection policy, analysing the privacy impact of countless business initiatives and undertaking a major overhaul of the process for ensuring security and compliance within the supply chain. She led an extensive change programme in advance of GDPR, and now manages a small team of data protection and information security experts who support the charity’s work.
Sarah has been with the BSBI for just under two years, helping to implement its income diversification strategy and put its fundraising and membership processes on a modern, sustainable footing. Central to this has been working with volunteers to understand data requirements and fragilities. Prior to this, her experience was with a youth mental health charity, a national arts organisation and an academic institution, working largely with complex stakeholder data.
Helen is a seasoned data protection professional, with over 10 years experience of working in information governance and data in the academic and charity sectors. She is currently data protection lead at the Wellcome Trust, a charitable foundation focused on health research.
Neil has worked in IT support and cyber security for over 20 years and has extensive experience working with a wide range of companies. As Cyber Essentials Manager for IASME, Neil is a member of the IASME and NCSC Joint Technical Working Group. He works with a wide range of organisations, scheme stakeholders, and certifying bodies to promote the technical strategy and improve the accessibility of Cyber Essentials.
Richard is a CTO with the NCSC where he has worked since its inception in 2016. His responsibilities include working with industry and other organisations to embed cyber resilience across the UK. He has over 20 years of experience in fields related to cyber security including roles encompassing security management, architecture, consultancy and ethical hacking in both the public and private sectors.