Nonprofit Cybersecurity Key to Serving Community Responsibly, Experts Say

Regardless of size or resources, nonprofits must keep cybersecurity top of mind.

The assumption may be that a relatively small public image and a lack of disposable assets would make nonprofits less appealing to hackers than most corporations. However, every business and organization is a potential target, according to Ann Puckett, information technology manager for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

"It’s not a matter of 'if' anymore," she said. "It's a matter of 'when.' It doesn’t matter what size you are, you should always have security at the forefront of your thoughts."