Developing and implementing effective cybersecurity policies
This course is designed to help nonprofit executives develop and implement effective cybersecurity policies that protect their organization from cyber threats. Participants will learn key concepts around risk management, policy development, and cybersecurity best practices tailored to the nonprofit sector. Through practical examples, activities, and resources, you’ll be equipped to safeguard your organization’s digital assets.
Learning objectives
Cybersecurity awareness & risk management
Recognize the critical role of cybersecurity in nonprofit operations and learn to identify, mitigate, and proactively address common cybersecurity threats through a culture of awareness and vigilance.
Policy development
Acquire the skills to create and enforce robust cybersecurity policies that fit your organization’s needs.
Regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations governing nonprofit operations.
Curriculum outline
- Introduction to the threat landscape
- Cybersecurity begins with leadership
- Developing effective cybersecurity policies
- Implementing cybersecurity policies
- Cybersecurity governance and compliance
- Cybersecurity awareness and culture
Course details
Meet the presenter
Baijul Parikh
Ontario 211 Services
With over a decade of experience driving social impact, Baijul Parikh is a seasoned professional specializing in digital transformation, data governance, and ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development). As the Director of Data & Digital Strategy at Ontario 211 Services, Baijul is passionate about harnessing technology to build resilience and optimize operations within non-profits.
Her journey has seen her lead pivotal initiatives in data-driven decision-making, change management, and process optimization at organizations such as Canadian Women & Sport, where she served as Senior Manager of Data & IT Operations. In this role, she was instrumental in implementing digital strategies that improved efficiency and resource allocation.
Before this, Baijul made significant contributions to educational technology at Educational Initiatives (EI) in Southeast Asia, where she focused on business development and leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes for underserved communities. Additionally, her work at Dobility, an international social enterprise known for its SurveyCTO platform, brought her expertise in business development and stakeholder management across India and Southeast Asia.
Baijul also played a key role in the establishment of the SMILE (Student Mediated Initiative for Learning to Excel) center at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where she provided remedial education to underprivileged children in urban slums.
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