Even today, a large part of the business of charitable organizations is supported by IT. Topics such as access protection, network and data security, procedural documentation, archiving, compliance and interface processing need to be addressed.
How charities effectively protect their sensitive data
Charities handle a large amount of sensitive data, making them exposed targets for cyberattacks and data breaches in our increasingly digitalized world. Hackers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to penetrate networks and steal data. Inadequate security measures can therefore lead to considerable financial damage and loss of trust.
Effective IT security management is essential to effectively protect against digital risks. This includes regularly reviewing and updating security measures, using firewalls and anti-virus software and encrypting sensitive data. In addition, training employees in the secure use of IT systems and raising their awareness of potential threats is of great importance. Those who closely monitor and evaluate network activities can identify and stop suspicious processes in good time.
The establishment of a risk management system is the basis for ensuring the security of important data
The security of critical information can only be achieved through the active management of information security. This requires the implementation of an information security management system (ISMS) with effective processes, procedures and measures. The globally recognized and only internationally certifiable standard ISO 27001 provides an ideal basis for establishing, operating and continuously optimizing an ISMS. An important component of this is the establishment of risk management. This should systematically identify information security risks, evaluate them according to clearly defined criteria and develop countermeasures.
The ISMS also supports the technical and organizational measures required by the new data protection regulations in order to ensure the ability to permanently guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of systems and services in connection with the processing of personal data.
We support charities in optimizing their IT security measures in a targeted manner and establishing a robust ISMS. Our experts analyze your existing measures and any remaining vulnerabilities and develop tailor-made strategies to protect your systems. We support you in the implementation of security protocols, the training of your employees and the continuous monitoring of your IT infrastructure.
Dirk Distelrath
Partner, Audit, Regulatory Advisory, Digital Process Compliance
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
