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Research the potential vulnerabilities and threats faced by a non-profit. Discuss the steps involved in security planning for the organization. How important is risk management in the security planning process for the organization? How do the existing vulnerabilities and threats impact the importance of risk management? 175 words.

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In sum, non-profits face a spectrum of vulnerabilities and threats that, if unaddressed, can undermine mission delivery and trust. A thoughtful security plan—grounded in recognized risk-management frameworks, incident-response planning, and ongoing governance—helps ensure that critical programs survive and thrive even in the face of cybersecurity and security-related challenges (CIS, 2021; NIST SP 800-30, 2012; DHS NSGP, 2017).

References

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, Version 1.1. 2018.
  2. National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations. 2020.
  3. National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1: Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments. 2012.
  4. International Organization for Standardization. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems – Requirements. ISO, 2013.
  5. Center for Internet Security. CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8. 2021.
  6. Nonprofit Risk Management Center. A Practical Guide to Nonprofit Security. 2020.
  7. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Overview. 2017.
  8. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Internet Crime Report 2021. 2021.
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  10. Pfleeger, C. P., & Pfleeger, S. L. (2015). Security in Computing (5th ed.). Pearson.

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