Teaching Paper: Incident Response Plan Checklist for Non-Profits
Structured Frameworks for Cybersecurity Preparedness and Organizational Resilience
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-02
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations face increasing cyber risks, yet often lack formal structures to manage incidents effectively. This Teaching Paper provides a comprehensive Incident Response Plan (IRP) Checklist tailored for resource-constrained NPOs. Covering six phases—Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Post-Incident Analysis—it includes practical actions, policy recommendations, and adaptation tips. A case study demonstrates how a mid-sized NGO successfully used the checklist to recover from a ransomware attack while maintaining donor confidence. This resource enables academics and practitioners to integrate incident response into governance, capacity-building, and learning processes, advancing organizational resilience in the digital age.
Key Topics
- Incident response lifecycle adapted for non-profits
- Structured checklist for Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Post-Incident Analysis
- Practical guidance for resource-constrained organizations
- Staff training, governance, and post-incident learning
- Case study illustrating real-world application
- Enhancing organizational resilience and donor trust
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Incident Response Plan Checklist for Non-Profits: Structured Frameworks for Cybersecurity Preparedness and Organizational Resilience. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-tp-02
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