08/06/2026
Thank you to The South Alabama Nonprofit Summit for inviting us to speak about practical ways nonprofits can strengthen their cybersecurity.
Sharing knowledge is our IT love language. We love helping organizations understand how their technology works together, not just implement it.
While this session focused on nonprofits, these reminders apply to organizations of every size:
* Phishing, ransomware, and credential theft remain some of today's biggest cybersecurity threats.
* Every organization should have an Incident Response Plan so your team knows exactly what to do if a cyber incident occurs.
* If your team is using AI tools, you also need an AI Policy. Clear guardrails help protect sensitive information and ensure employees know what can and can't be shared with AI platforms.
* Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)⌠we know we know đ⌠it may add an extra step, but it's one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your accounts.
* And drum roll for the biggest takeaway⌠Your people are your strongest line of defense. Regular cybersecurity awareness training empowers employees to recognize phishing attempts and other threats before they become costly incidents. At Harper Technologies, our managed services clients have access to ongoing cybersecurity awareness training because we believe the best security starts with informed people.
The right tools, clear policies, and an informed team create a stronger security culture.
Thank you again to the South Alabama Nonprofit Summit for the opportunity to share, learn, and connect.
