Website security for nonprofit decision-makers

Every day there is news of data leaks, software vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, and reports of ransomware and malware attacks.

Lack of security management can result in 

• Loss of personally identifiable information (PII)
• Loss of confidential data
• Loss, theft, transfer of funds
• Ransom payments of data and intellectual property
• Release and exposure of data and intellectual property
• Legal repercussions: fines and lawsuits
• Loss and damage of reputation 
• Dissolution of business and firing of staff
• Criminal charges for organizations and individuals for negligence
• Loss of property and life in extreme cases

In 1733, Benjamin Franklin penned the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This modern-day parable is easily applied to online security as well. Most of these problems can be prevented by 1) being aware of your security risks and 2) implementing a handful of security best practices. 

This course covers most of the website security fundamentals. It will make you aware of the different types of risks, teach you how to detect and mitigate them, and equip you with the tools to automate the detection and prevention of security breaches. 

Who this course is for: 

• Executive directors who want to understand the security landscape.
• Staff building or managing a website.