A Wake-Up Call - Information Security for Non-Profits, Foundations, and Charities

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Presented at lascon 2017 by

Kelley Misata

The last time you gave money or time to your favorite charity did you think about their information security? Did you wonder what measure they were taking to protect you or the people they serve? Like any business, today’s digital landscape and the influx of technology walking around is forcing non-profits of all sizes to take a new look at protecting the organization from surveillance, intrusion, and cyber attack. However, they are often overlooked by vendors, researchers, and the security industry for a variety of reasons. This talk will walk thru the unique challenges facing non-profits, foundations, and charities and will present an approach to truly helping them improve their security for themselves, their donors, and they people they serve. Brought from a unique view of a survivor of cyberstalking turned Ph.D., Dr. Misata will spotlight her research and strategies for non-profits stay safer online.