Enhancing Cybersecurity for a Not-For-Profit Organization: A Case Study

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Enhancing Cybersecurity for a Not-For-Profit Organization

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

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