A Case Study
A community services not-for-profit organization faced increasing cybersecurity risks due to rapid growth, handling large volumes of donor and volunteer data, and evolving compliance requirements Without a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, the organization was vulnerable to data breaches, cyber threats, and regulatory penalties. Citrin Cooperman conducted a cybersecurity risk assessment, penetration testing, and compliance advisory to identify vulnerabilities and implement security enhancements. By addressing both technological and physical security gaps, the not-for-profit significantly reduced its cyber risk exposure while achieving compliance with HIPAA and other data protection standards.
Challenges Citrin Cooperman’s Approach Results
• Sensitive donor and financial data were exposed to cybersecurity threats
• No formal risk assessment, penetration testing, or security policies
• Gaps in network security, cloud storage, and physical access controls
• Needed to comply with HIPAA and donor data protection laws
• Cybersecurity risk assessment & audit
– Conducted a full security review covering IT infrastructure, data storage, and access controls
• Penetration testing & vulnerability scans – Simulated real-world cyber threats to expose network and system vulnerabilities
• Physical security testing – Assessed unauthorized access risks through social engineering tactics and internal security reviews
• HIPAA compliance & security frameworks – Provided compliance guidance and built structured security policies to meet regulatory requirements
• Improved data protection – Strengthened IT security and access controls to safeguard sensitive donor and volunteer information
• Reduced risk of cyberattacks –Addressed key vulnerabilities, lowering exposure to data breaches
• Regulatory compliance achieved – Met HIPAA and industry-specific data protection regulations
• Increased donor trust & funding confidence – Reinforced cybersecurity measures resulted in stronger stakeholder confidence
CLIENT:
Community Services NFP Organization
CLIENT’S GOALS:
• Enhance cybersecurity to protect donor and volunteer data
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and data protection laws
• Strengthen network and physical security infrastructure
OUR TEAM’S ROLE:
• Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments and penetration testing
• Provided compliance guidance for HIPAA and security best practices
• Delivered recommendations for IT and physical security improvements
