IT doesn’t have to be so complicated or scary, but it can seem like it if you don’t have any experience in this area. My goal is to make this subject easier to understand so that you can make better decisions for your organisation’s IT investments.
Here is where I share free resources to help you and your organisation – all IT in Plain English.
If I were a non-technical manager in charge of cybersecurity
Decades ago, I was a non-technical manager in charge of cybersecurity for a massive government SAP implementation project. Not too long later, we had a serious cybersecurity breach where the hacker accessed data migration test data for the project, which included privacy information. If I could do it all over again, I would do 3 things differently.
How volunteers increase your Association’s cybersecurity risks
Every Association has them…volunteers! We can’t live without them, but did you know that volunteers can increase your Association’s cybersecurity risks?
How government can help charity service providers manage cybersecurity risks
Charities play a significant role in providing social services on behalf of the Australian government. As such, the cybersecurity risks of managing such sensitive data are shared with these organisations.
Why you should double the budget for your NFP’s new system
As a general rule of thumb, you should double the budget for the implementation of your new system.
Is your Not for Profit compliant with the Privacy Act changes?
Last month, the Australian government passed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988. With this came more stringent responsibilities and potential penalties for many Not for Profits.
Why backups are so important for business continuity in your NFP
I often talk about the importance of backups to mitigate cybersecurity risks. However, I was personally reminded this week how important backups are also for business continuity in general.
Why your NFP should consider geoblocking tools for cybersecurity
Geoblocking tools have been around for a while, but I just realised their real power not too long ago. It was Christmas Day 2023.
What internal IT-related skills should you have in your NFP?
There’s a lot of debate about what IT-related skills should be performed internally or externally. I personally believe that most Not for Profits with limited budgets are better off by…
Risky Business: Why servers are a liability for your Not for Profit
There may be a small handful of NFPs that have legitimate reasons to still have servers, for most organisations, servers are a liability.
Would your cybersecurity insurance claim be denied?
Your organisation may be paying thousands of dollars annually for cybersecurity insurance against a claim, but it can be a complete waste.
How your system administrators are causing cybersecurity risks
We often think of the end-user when it comes to cybersecurity risks, but in reality, Not for Profit system administrators can actually cause way more damage because of their “superpowers.”
Episode 36: Julia Whitford of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety
In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Julia Whitford, the CEO of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.
SalesFix
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Nicole Aebi-Moyo, Salesforce Consulting Partner at SalesFix about their consulting services for Not for Profit clients.
Why cybersecurity is making it riskier to be NFP Executives & Directors
There’s good reason why cybersecurity should be top of mind for Not for Profit (NFP) executives and directors, especially when ASIC warns that neglecting their duties could result in prosecution.
When your NFP’s tech is so bad, good staff quit
Good team members want to do their jobs well and support the mission, but it’s difficult when they’re having daily fights with bad tech.
When technology constraints prevent additional revenue streams in your NFP
Technology constraints can impact a Not for Profit when they consider new products and services to diversify their revenue streams.
The #1 issue making Microsoft 365 Copilot unsafe for most NFPs
Want to know #1 issue making Microsoft 365 Copilot unsafe for most Not for Profits? In this case, it’s not Microsoft’s fault.
Episode 35: Erin Parker of RSPCA Victoria
In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Erin Parker, Head of People and Infrastructure at RSPCA Victoria.
3 Reasons Why Board Directors Should Do End-User Cybersecurity Training
While Board Directors may understand cybersecurity from an organisational risk point of view, they are still ultimately a user that can benefit from cybersecurity training.
Why your Not for Profit needs an HR system
Few Not for Profits have an HR system or HRIS. I think they are undervaluing this important system that can provide significant benefits to the organisation, including reducing privacy data risks.