All civil society organisations store information they need to keep safe. Whether it’s the personal and sensitive data of their supporters, internal correspondence or strategies for the future, it’s vital this digital data is protected.
Storing information digitally leaves organisations open to specific threats such as data breaches or cyberattacks from malicious actors, which can significantly disrupt day-to-day operations. Despite these vulnerabilities, implementing tailored security measures is an effective way to mitigate cyber risks. This starts with getting the basics right, understanding risk-based decision-making, and knowing what needs to be protected.
CSOs using the digital sphere for activism puts them at risk of threats unique to this line of work. Making your organisation resilient to cyber risks goes beyond having the right hardware and software; the working habits of each member play a key role in protecting your organisation.
This is why Liberties has published a cybersecurity guide tailored to the needs of civil society, focusing on people, process, and technology: Online Civic Space Cybersecurity Awareness Guide. This guide covers:
- Understanding cyber risks
- The effects of a data breach
- Knowing what needs protecting
- Learning about malicious actors
- How to protect the organisation
- How to respond and recover from incidences
- Continuous improvement of security measures
Download the 'Online Civic Space Cybersecurity Awareness Guide' here.
