Assessing Your Digital Footprint: What do people see about your organization?
GRF Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Scorecard Blog Series It’s crucial for your organization to have an online presence to effectively communicate your brand and your mission. However, you may not be aware of everything that people can see. If end-users are not able to find your organization online – or they find misleading, incorrect,…
Website Security: Is your front door open?
GRF Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Scorecard Blog Series Identifying and mitigating website risks Data breaches are costly, and the monetary risk is massive. According to a recent IBM report, the average total cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $8.64 million, but even a smaller number can be devastating, depending on the…
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Security: What are the risks?
GRF Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Scorecard Blog Series Organizations use their online presence to attract donors, members, and clients from around the globe – often using videos, pictures, and interactive resources to engage these visitors. It is essential for web pages and content to load quickly because delays in load time could mean the…
Patch Management: Eliminating Vulnerabilities
GRF Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Scorecard Blog Series The threat of cyberattacks is frightening, persistent, and can affect any organization, big or small. One way to mitigate this risk is to be sure your computer software and operating systems are up to date. Software vendors regularly release system updates, or “patches,” which are designed…
Part of the “New Normal” is More Fraud
According to “The Next Normal: Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Fraud Landscape,” released by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in September 2020, half of U.S. companies uncovered more fraud after the COVID-19 pandemic began than before. So if you’re just now fully reopening your business or welcoming employees back in person, know that you…
An Incident Response Plan Prepares You for a Ransomware Attack
By Darren Hulem, Senior IT and Risk Analyst An exponential increase in the number of ransomware attacks in 2021 has many businesses and nonprofits wondering whether they are next. In recent months, well-known ransomware victims made headlines when they elected to pay the ransom to quickly recover data and return to normal operations. Is your…
Preventing Fraud Must Still Be a Top Priority During Challenging Times
By Lindsay Dean, CPA, Senior Manager, Audit Like their for-profit counterparts, nonprofits were not spared the complex financial and operational challenges presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many have cut back on programming, reduced staff or been forced to rely on reserves to survive. At the same time, a transition to virtual work has resulted…