Cybersecurity rightfully occupies a spot at the forefront of the news today and is a topic of great concern for leadership in churches, ministries, businesses, and organizations of every kind. The concept can be overwhelming to many, and unfortunately, too many churches do not have a comprehensive strategy in place to prevent attacks from those…
Cybersecurity attacks can feel like vague, distant, ambiguous things that “happen to other people.” It’s easy to kid ourselves into thinking we’d never fall for a cyberattack, but the unfortunate reality is that this happens to incredibly smart and accomplished people all of the time. Cybersecurity attacks aren’t so obvious anymore, and they’re not passive…
Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming. We get it. We really do. It feels like there are so many things you should be and could be doing, and honestly, that is the truth. Cybersecurity requires an active and preventative approach, much like insurance. You must be proactive and invest in security measures before something bad happens. And…
During these unprecedented times of “social distancing,” “shelter-in-place,” and “stay-at-home” orders, everyone is having to learn or experiment with new technology and work habits. For many people, this will mark their first exposure to remote work and virtual settings. With these new realities comes a need to not only remember a few fundamental security tips,…
Cybercrime and the threats and risks associated with various types IT security breaches are a real and growing trend. And while churches are a chosen target of this trend, too many churches are simply not prepared to protect themselves against cyberattacks. The bottom line is that IT security is one of the most important considerations for any…
Today, IT security and cybercrime are topics that relentlessly demand the attention of anyone charged with the leadership of a church, ministry, school, business, or any other type of organization. The threats and risks associated with cyberattacks are real and growing. It should no longer surprise anyone in church leadership that churches are a chosen target of…
It is no secret that we live in a “mobile” world. Our expectations for the availability of connectivity and robust computing power continue to extend to more types of devices, in ever smaller forms that travel with us wherever we go. And we expect all of them to connect seamlessly with all the other devices…
Why should you care about cybersecurity? Because your church’s network, environment, data, and the people behind all of that are important! Securing these things shouldn’t be an afterthought. In this webinar, Do’s and Dont’s of Church Security, we talk about the most common cybersecurity threats all organizations face today, including social engineering, passwords, email & download…
A Consistent Patching Process is Vital to the Security of your Church Technology Network Humans are fantastic examples of God’s creativity and design. As evidence of this fact, humans are capable of creating magnificent, complicated masterpieces like beautiful works of art or…computer software. Yep, computer software. You may never have considered computer software in the…
You may be familiar with some version of an all too common nightmare email story. A trusted manager receives an urgent email requesting immediate action. Their superior is traveling, does not have cell service, and is unable to connect to the financial accounts or systems. An important payment to a partner, missionary, or vendor is…
