Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Organizations: Safeguarding Digital Assets in Resource-Constrained Environments
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-51
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About the Article
Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical priority for non-profit organizations, which often manage sensitive donor, financial, and beneficiary data under significant resource constraints. This article examines the core dimensions of cybersecurity for non-profits, including risk assessment, policy development, staff training, incident response, data protection, cloud security, and emerging technological solutions. It emphasizes that effective cybersecurity is not only a technical challenge but also a governance and organizational culture issue. By highlighting accessible, cost-effective approaches suitable for resource-limited environments, the article provides strategies to enhance resilience, safeguard stakeholder trust, and protect the long-term missions of civil society organizations.
Key Topics
- Cybersecurity in non-profit organizations
- Risk assessment and management
- Staff training and policy development
- Incident response planning
- Data protection and privacy compliance
- Cloud security and digital resilience
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Organizations: Safeguarding Digital Assets in Resource-Constrained Environments. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-51
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