Protect your organisation from evolving cyber threats

45%

45% of charities that experienced a breach in 2023 reported that human error was the primary factor

25%

Approximately 25% of UK charities reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months

19%

19% of UK not-for-profit organisations reported experiencing a data breach, with many incidents involving the exposure of sensitive personal information

Cyber security risks for UK charities and not-for-profit organisations are significant, as these organisations often handle sensitive data, including personal donor information and financial details, whilst operating with limited resources. These factors make them attractive targets for cyber criminals.

Cyber security challenges facing UK charities and not-for-profit organisations

The collection and storage of personal information, including donor data, beneficiary details, and financial records is highly valuable to cyber criminals, making data breaches a significant concern for charities and not-for-profits. If this information is compromised, it could lead to identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage.

Other challenges that contribute to vulnerabilities are supply chain attacks, lack of employee cyber security training leading to human error, phishing attempts and weakness in legacy systems that often lack modern security features like encryption and multi-factor authentication (MFA). In 2023, 55% of UK charities were using legacy systems that had known vulnerabilities.

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How can Longwall help you?

Regardless of where you are on your cyber security journey, at Longwall we deliver expert security consulting, in-depth assessments, and 24/7/365 managed security services, tailored to strengthen and optimise your overall security posture – and mitigate future cyber threats.

With fully assessed risks and exposures, early detection of evolving threats, visibility of supply chain risks and quick incident response times, Longwall becomes a seamless extension to your team, creating peace of mind so your business can focus on what it does best.

If you’re unsure of your current cyber security posture or need help to identify risks and exposures, you can take our free instant assessment.

Client Testimonial

“We recognised our controls at the time for cyber security were not up to the task, and through our long-standing relationship with Longwall, we have been able to implement a Managed Service that really has brought us up to date.”

Simon Ethridge, Deputy Director of IT, Dimensions