Non-Profits Are a Growing Target for Hackers—Here’s How to Stay Safe

Many non-profits don’t think they’re a target for cyberattacks. They assume hackers go after big corporations with deep pockets.

That’s no longer true.

Hackers are now targeting non-profits more than ever—and it’s costing organizations their data, their funding, and their trust.

Why? Because many non-profits have:

• Outdated systems

• Limited IT staff

• Weak cybersecurity practices

• Sensitive donor, client, or patient data

These factors make you an easy and valuable target.

At Serian Technologies, we’ve worked with dozens of non-profits in Massachusetts. Here’s how we help organizations stay safe—without blowing the budget.

1. Start with a Security Assessment

You can’t fix what you don’t know.

We run a basic security audit to identify:

• Unpatched systems

• Weak passwords

• Exposed devices

• Poor data handling practices

You’ll get a clear picture of your risk—and a step-by-step plan to fix it.

2. Use Affordable, Effective Tools

You don’t need a $50,000 firewall.

There are low-cost and free tools that can dramatically boost your security:

• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts

• Use free antivirus software that actually works

• Switch to secure, cloud-based email with phishing protection

• Replace outdated software with tools offering lifetime licenses

We help you select and configure the tools that make sense for your size and budget.

3. Train Your Staff—They’re Your Front Line

Most attacks happen through phishing emails. One wrong click, and your whole network is exposed.

We provide simple, quick security awareness training for your team:

• How to spot fake emails

• Why password reuse is dangerous

• What to do if something looks suspicious

This kind of training is affordable—and often the most effective thing you can do.

4. Backups and Recovery Plans Matter

If ransomware hits and you don’t have a clean backup, you're stuck. Many non-profits have lost everything this way.

We help you set up automated, off-site backups so you can recover quickly—without paying a ransom.

5. Work with a Trusted IT Partner

You don’t need a full-time IT department.

With Managed IT Services, Serian Technologies becomes your IT partner:

• Monitoring your systems

• Fixing issues fast

• Keeping your data secure

• Helping you stay compliant

And we do it all within the budget of a typical non-profit.

Your Mission Matters—So Should Your Security

You’re doing meaningful work in your community. Don’t let one cyberattack undo it all.

Let us help you protect your organization, your staff, and the people who count on you.

👉 Contact Serian Technologies for a Non-Profit Security Assessment