Teaching Paper: Cybersecurity Policy Templates for Non-Profit Organizations
Practical Frameworks for Data Protection, Access Control, and Risk Mitigation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-tp-01
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations face growing cybersecurity risks due to limited resources and valuable data assets. This Teaching Paper provides a practical framework for developing tailored cybersecurity policies, consolidating best practices into five customizable templates: Data Protection, Access Control, Incident Response, Employee Cybersecurity, and Vendor Management. Each template includes practical adaptation notes and a case study illustrating application in a mid-sized international NGO. This resource equips leaders and practitioners with actionable tools to safeguard digital assets, comply with regulations, and build organizational resilience.
Key Topics
- Cybersecurity policy frameworks for non-profits
- Data protection and access control
- Incident response planning and employee cybersecurity
- Vendor management and third-party risk
- Practical adaptation of templates across contexts
- Organizational resilience and governance
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Cybersecurity Policy Templates for Non-Profit Organizations: Practical Frameworks for Data Protection, Access Control, and Risk Mitigation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-tp-01
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