Why Choose This Course?
Cybersecurity for Fundraisers
This is more than just an introduction to cybersecurity – it is a approach to understanding and mitigating treats tailored for those working in fundraising, supporter care and non-profit leadership. This course demystifies concepts usually restricted to security professionals including:
- Understanding regulations: Know who regulates what and what compliance looks like.
- Risks, vulnerabilities and threats: Understand how attacks happen and how to prioritise engagement with business risk
- Social Engineering: Learn how to identify and change people-centred behaviours that can lead to security breaches and data loss.
What’s unique?
Our curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the sector’s needs, ensuring that candidates not only grasp theoretical concepts but also acquire the skills necessary to apply these insights effectively. We empower professionals to drive meaningful impact in their organisations by focusing on practical outcomes.
To address complex topics, we’ve harnessed the power of AI to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. For example, dual AI presenters provide candidates with a dynamic, interactive approach that breaks down intricate subject matter in a clear and accessible way. If you’re curious to see them in action, watch this short sample video showcasing their capabilities.
Our content is developed by leading experts in cybersecurity, qualified at the highest levels by ISC2, ISACA and the IAPP – all international privacy and security bodies of the highest order. Our instructors are also leading ISO 27001, 22301, 30001 and 20001 Senior Lead implementors with decades of experience.
CS1 - Cybersecurity for Fundraisers
What's Covered
Cybersecurity Basics for fundraisers
Understand the fundamental principles of cybersecurity from the perspective of a fundraising professional.
Security and fundraising – who regulates what?
Understand the regulatory bodies in the UK and internationally.
Risks, Vulnerabilities and Threats
Understand how Vulnerabilities create threats, which lead to business risk.
Social Engineering, Phishing and Malware
Learn how people are manipulate to bypass technological safeguards and the effects this can have on fundraising data privacy.
Working with IT and Information Governance.
Learn how to understand the perspectives of and work with key partners to deliver your services and products safely.
Working with you
Our Charity Experience
We’ve built our company by collaborating with charities like yours.
We aim to make our innovative, cost-effective, and flexible platforms and services available to all charities. We would love to work with you so we can continue to develop more great courses, products and features and make every gift count.