If your knowledge of computing is somewhat limited, the technical terms can seem like a lot to get your head around. When faced with jargon such as firewalling, tailoring software settings, configuration, watertight password policy, and two-factor authentication, it can be easy to think that computers aren’t your thing.
However, building a cyber security toolkit is more straightforward than it seems. There’s a wealth of expertise out there to help you integrate the technical aspects of cyber security into your charity’s overall strategy.
So, how do you ensure that you have the relevant expertise in place? One option is to recruit external expertise. Or, if timescales are less of an issue, you could also consider training up existing staff or hiring graduate talent with the potential to excel in your IT team.
Once you have built a strong technical foundation, your board and experts can work together to build a toolkit that takes all of your activities and goals into account.
A good starting point in developing a robust cyber security strategy is building an understanding and awareness of existing cyber threats. From there, you can look at…
