Cybersecurity for nonprofits

Cybersecurity for nonprofits:Essential training

Your mission is too important to be ruined by a cybersecurity breach — let’s get your team trained to stay one step ahead of hackers.

Why does your nonprofit’s mission depend on cybersecurity?

Trust is the foundation of your mission, and one accidental slip in your cybersecurity routine could break it. For a nonprofit, a breach isn’t just an inconvenience — it could expose sensitive beneficiary information, scare off donors, and freeze your operations overnight. Smart cybersecurity for nonprofits keeps your doors open and your community safe, so you can focus on the work that actually matters.

Cybersecurity training designed for nonprofits

We’ve made it easy to elevate your digital security. Choose between our Cybersecurity for Changemakers video courses or a live webinar led by our skilled cybersecurity experts. Both are free for nonprofit organizations. If you’re interested, reach out at [email protected], and we’ll get you set up.

Cybersecurity for Changemakers: Keep your mission safe

Learn how to build a clear incident response plan, spot phishing attempts before they reach your inbox, and keep donor data safe. Explore free and low-cost security tools, so you can protect your nonprofit without breaking the budget. Watch now and make sure your team is ready for whatever comes next.

Understanding what your nonprofit is actually up against

8,500

Data breach incidents captured in our analysis in 2025 alone.

60%

Of all cyberattacks in recent years aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

4,001

Incidents affecting critical infrastructure in 2025.

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The Cybersecurity Awareness Hub is a place for people interested in cybersecurity, where they can find useful links and information about the most prevalent online threats and the best ways to protect themselves and their devices.

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A VPN for nonprofit organizations

The NordVPN Nonprofits program offers eligible organizations VPN subscriptions at reduced prices.

Emergency VPN

In extreme cases of censorship or online privacy violations, NordVPN provides free VPN access upon request.