Understanding Cyber Threats in Non-Profit Organizations
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-52
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About the Article
Cyber threats pose significant risks to non-profit organizations, which manage highly sensitive donor, financial, and beneficiary data under resource constraints. This article explores the nature, types, and actors behind cyber threats specifically affecting non-profits, drawing on case studies such as Save the Children and the Red Cross. It examines the financial, operational, and reputational consequences of attacks including phishing, ransomware, malware, and insider breaches. The discussion emphasizes best practices for digital resilience, including staff training, multi-factor authentication, patch management, data backups, and incident response planning, combining theoretical insights with practical strategies for resource-constrained environments.
Key Topics
- Cyber threats in non-profit organizations
- Malware, phishing, and ransomware
- Insider risk management
- Case studies: Save the Children and Red Cross
- Staff training and multi-factor authentication
- Digital resilience strategies
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding Cyber Threats in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cbr-scr-es-52
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