Resources
Cloud Computing – BCP Boon or Boobytrap?
(download The Business Continuity Planning issue of Risk Management Essentials, here.) By Katharine Nesslage Many nonprofits are routinely taking advantage of the “Cloud” to provide low-cost software and data solutions. Gone are the days when organizations were required to purchase and maintain expensive servers on-site to house their applications and data. The allure of being able … Continued
Managing Risk in Tech Vendor Selection
Choosing a technology vendor can feel like learning an entirely new language and consume valuable staff time your team would rather spend on something else! And because tech contracts and marketing materials are filled with unfamiliar terms, some nonprofit teams lean towards “trust” instead of “verify.” This webinar provides an overview of the risks that … Continued
Cyber Liability Insurance: What You Need to Know
Risks related to data privacy and systems security are top-of-mind for risk professionals. And although insurance coverage is available for many aspects of this complex risk landscape, insurance products differ in intent, structure, and protection. Attend this webinar to learn about the key components and features of insurance policies available to protect against the “what … Continued
Technology Mishaps: Planning for IT and Communications Disasters
By Christy Grano For most of us, the word “disaster” usually brings to mind a natural disaster like a hurricane or a tsunami, but in the risk management world technology disasters immediately come to mind. An unexpected loss of data or communication can bring an entire organization to a halt if power, internet, email, or … Continued
Social Engineering: Why People with Passwords are the Biggest Threat to Your Mission
By Melanie Lockwood Herman During a recent conversation with my daughter, she explained how despite the beautiful building, appealing inventory, and ideal location of her first retail job, she viewed it as the “worst place to work.” Why? “The people,” she explained. “If even half of the managers had been kind, supportive, patient or pleasant, … Continued