In 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴, we look at what AI is already changing in practice. AI can make individual stages of an attack faster, larger in scale and more precise. For civil society organisations operating with limited cybersecurity capacity, that shift matters.

Peace is usually pictured as something defended in the field: ceasefires, negotiations, safe corridors. On 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, it’s worth widening that picture. Peace can also depend on the servers, networks, and digital infrastructure hospitals and humanitarian organisations depend on.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬? Visit @pausetake9.bsky.social for tips and tools to protect your personal information and prevent scams before they happen. And remember, always take 9 seconds to pause before you click so you can spot scams in the moment. Learn more: pausetake9.org

💬 “The uncomfortable truth is that most organizations only discover their security gaps mid-crisis.” In 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴, @chrisgibson.bsky.social, CEO of @first.org, argues that preparedness is a game changer. Chris’ testimony is a precious resource. We are grateful to be sharing it.

On 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, we recognise the role civil society plays in making that possible, and the pressures organisations face in the digital environment. Through 𝐄𝐃𝐑𝐍, Protect.ngo and @disinfo.eu work with organisations to strengthen their ability to respond to threats.

É𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 ! É𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦, soutenu par @villedegeneve.bsky.social et @etatdegeneve.bsky.social, propose des solutions locales aux besoins numériques des citoyen·nes. Notre 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 cartographie les services d’ #inclusionnumérique genevois, facilitant l’accès aux ressources.

Over the past few years, we’ve worked alongside NGOs through #CyberBuilders and documented cyberattacks affecting #civilsociety. The consequences extend beyond technology: vulnerable communities bear the greatest cost. Yet #cybersecurity is still often treated as a technical issue.

We are thrilled to share our Q3 newsletter. Defense Without Borders is more than a theme. It's a shared commitment reflected in the work of CTA members & partners who turn collaboration into collective intelligence and meaningful action that proects us all www.cyberthreatalliance.org/resources/as...

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Last Tuesday, we gathered our Geneva-based nonprofits and volunteers for an evening by the Rhône and some lively conversation. Human connection was at the heart of the event. Thank you to everyone who showed up! Join our community made up of 1800+ volunteers and 700+ nonprofits: protect.ngo/act-now

NGO-ISAC is running Midterm Security Essentials, a nine-session virtual training series that helps organizations move past awareness into real, hands-on security work. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫. Free for NGO-ISAC members. Learn more and register: shorturl.at/ECpkN

Leon Kipkemoi has spent four years teaching robotics and #AI to students across Kenya. The lesson he keeps relearning: curiosity is never in short supply, access to the tools is. That was the gap 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬, developed with support from @microsoft.com Elevate, was built to close.

In an interview with Xarxanet, our CEO Stéphane Duguin talks about why #civilsociety has become such an attractive target for #cyber criminals. Through our #CyberBuilders programme, more than 1,800 volunteer cybersecurity professionals have already supported over 700 nonprofits. shorturl.at/Dcxp7

Stéphane Duguin: "Cybersecurity must be a priority for the nonprofit sector"

Cybersecurity has become an essential challenge for civil society organisations. In this interview, Stéphane Duguin, CEO of Protect.ngo, explains why nonprofits are increasingly targeted by cyberattac...

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FSD is proud to be featured in @protectngo.bsky.social's new publication 'Cybersecurity for NGOs: Attack Prevention and Threat Response'. We shared our experience on how #NGOs can approach #CyberSecurity in practice. 📖 Learn more about the book: protect.ngo/resources/re...

Cybersecurity for NGOs: Attack Prevention and Threat Response | Protect.ngo

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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! When an #organisation is hit by a #cyberattack, the consequences go beyond disrupted systems. Essential #services can be interrupted, sensitive information exposed, and trust damaged. That’s the story behind 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴: 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦.

Civil society orgs hold sensitive data on vulnerable people, but rarely the budgets to match. @first.org CEO, Chris Gibson breaks down why no NGO can face these threats alone in a new book, Cybersecurity for NGOs, from @protectngo.bsky.social. go.first.org/iY4k5 #cybersecurity #IncidentResponse

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💬 “Community #organizations are highly interdependent; just as hospitals need water, small businesses need childcare, and utilities need city governments, which in turn need #nonprofits. A #cyberattack on one organization has ripple effects across the community.”

In an article published on the Xarxanet portal, our Head of European Affairs Kayle Giroud looks at why cybersecurity needs to be recognised as part of humanitarian action and why digital resilience should be built collectively through shared talent, technology and data. shorturl.at/x7GNS

The New Frontline: Why Cybersecurity Must Become a Pillar of Humanitarian Action

As governments around the world increase their investments in humanitarian assistance, they are recognising a simple reality: today's crises are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more intercon...

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💬 “When I began partnering with #nonprofits through Microsoft’s social impact programs, I was struck by their selflessness and vital missions. It became clear that protecting nonprofits in #cyberspace is not just a technical concern—it is a #humanitarian imperative.”

On World Humanitarian Day, we recognise the workers delivering essential services in increasingly complex conditions, including the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital world. Our work with humanitarian organisations has shown us that cybersecurity is not separate from humanitarian action.

⌛ 2 weeks to launch! August 31, Cybersecurity for NGOs will launch. Preorder through your chosen retailer and join the effort to safeguard #nonprofits online. You will learn: 👉 Why criminals target #civilsociety 👉 Why #cyberattacks are increasingly destructive 👉 Solutions to promote accountability

You can stay safer #online with one simple habit: Count Before You Click! #Take9 seconds before clicking, sharing, or downloading to help stop scams, misinformation, and cyber threats before they spread. pausetake9.org @pausetake9.bsky.social

When a nonprofit faces a cyberattack, the damages spread wider than we could ever imagine When operations are stopped, individuals are denied #support. When data is leaked, #nonprofits are more likely to suffer further attacks. When public and #donor trust is eroded, humans suffer the consequences.

💬 “These #organizations may not be household names, but they enable communities everywhere to thrive. Although their work is vital, their resources are fragile, just like the #nonprofits they support. Many operate on razor-thin #budgets, relying on tiny donations, grants, and volunteers.”

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 #𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬? #Nonprofits should prepare for the threats that are most likely to damage their operations and undermine their mission. #Information is crucial to effective protection.

#AI is transforming cybersecurity, but trust in these technologies will depend on how it’s governed. That’s why Protect.ngo has become a Community Signatory of the CREST AI Charter. The Charter brings together organisations committed to advancing the responsible use of AI in #cybersecurity.

July was another productive month for the #CyberBuilders, with volunteers continuing to support NGOs through practical, hands-on expertise. Thank you to everyone who contributes their time, knowledge, and commitment to strengthening #cybersecurity across civil society. protect.ngo/the-builders

Want to stay ahead of online scams? Visit the #Take9 website for tips and tools to help protect your personal information and prevent scams before they happen. And remember, always take 9 seconds to pause before you click so you can spot scams in the moment. pausetake9.org @pausetake9.bsky.social

💬 “When an #NGO gets breached, it’s not just data that’s exposed. It’s the identities of human rights defenders. The locations of field staff. The trust of communities who shared sensitive information because they believed it would be protected. The consequences aren’t abstract. They’re personal.”

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 #𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? #Nonprofits around the world are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, and they need skilled professionals to help protect their missions.

⏳ 𝟏 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! On August 31, 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴: 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦 is coming out. Here’s what to expect: 🌏 A clear overview of the #threat landscape 💡 Practical, tailored solutions 🤝 Contributions from #nonprofit leaders, donors, and public actors shorturl.at/bidGM