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National Backup Day serves as a critical call to action for all organizations, particularly nonprofits, highlighting the importance of consistent data backups. Data is invaluable, and its loss can severely disrupt operations, endanger sensitive information, and diminish trust. Nonprofits as well as other small- and mid-sized-businesses need to recognize that data on individual machines, servers, and … Read more
In an era where our digital footprint is as significant as our physical presence, safeguarding our online data is paramount. Cybersecurity is not just a concern for tech experts; it’s a crucial aspect of everyday life. Here are some vital steps you can take to enhance your cybersecurity and protect your personal information: Avoid Phishing … Read more
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the IT4Causes family, Andy Phillips, joining us as a Senior IT Consultant and Systems Engineer. With a wealth of experience in the IT industry, Andy brings a unique blend of skills and insights to IT4Causes. On his prior experience: “Before joining IT4Causes, I was CTO of … Read more
Protect your personal email to prevent business information compromise. Hackers will try anything to get access to company information, including using your personal email accounts and devices against you. Protecting your work AND personal email from compromise is crucial to maintaining the security of your personal and professional communications and sensitive information.
It is with great sadness that we mark the untimely passing of Bob Parker, a long time IT4Causes volunteer, on October 30. Bob joined IT4Causes around the time he retired from Altria in 2018 and used his project management expertise to quickly become a critical behind-the-scenes resource for the organization. A dependable and consistent volunteer, … Read more
IT4Causes is growing, so we are looking for our next technical associate! As a small nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits with their information technology needs, we offer a working environment where you can be both technically challenged and emotionally rewarded every single day. Because we deal with many different clients with a wide variety … Read more
Vishing, Phishing and Smishing are ways that scammers get a foot hold into your lives and most want to get access to your financial accounts. The three popular ways of fishing for your information are by voice (vishing), email (phishing), and sending text messages (smishing) to your phone. The voice method is the easiest to … Read more
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time where we recognize the importance of equity, access, and the value and talent people with disabilities can bring to the workplace. At IT4Causes, we believe that technology has the power to level the playing field for everyone. Joe Gatzek, current technology intern at IT4Causes, lost his … Read more
Nonprofit organizations can be particularly vulnerable to fraud. Employees who are passionate about their cause can be potentially disarmed by people who share their interests. Additionally, it can be difficult for organizations that rely heavily on volunteers to provide consistent training against the warning signs of fraud. Nonprofits should be wary of the dangers posed … Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic posing new challenges for businesses to quickly adapt to an online operating model, cybersecurity attacks are significantly increasing. Non-profits are not immune to cybersecurity attacks. If time is taken to understand the basic steps to combat attacks, your non-profit is less likely to suffer an incident that will cost time, money, … Read more