NGOs, nonprofits, and international organizations operate in high-risk, high-impact environments — often with limited IT infrastructure and vulnerable data. This course is designed to help humanitarian and mission-based organizations strengthen digital security, protect donor and beneficiary data, and ensure operational continuity across field offices and HQs. It combines practical, low-tech solutions with global best practices in data protection, cyber hygiene, and emergency response.
Teaching Methodology
Scenario-based learning with nonprofit case studies
Live demonstrations of phishing and credential theft
Practical group exercises for policy creation and risk mapping
Simplified frameworks for low-tech or high-risk environments
Templates for small teams: password protocols, data handling, and mobile security
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Recognize common cyber threats targeting NGOs and field teams
Secure email, files, communication tools, and mobile devices
Create basic cyber policies, even with limited resources
Respond to incidents affecting donor, financial, or beneficiary data
Train field staff on practical, easy-to-follow cyber hygiene practices
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (6 hours/day)
Modes: In-person (regional venues or onsite) or Virtual (Zoom/MS Teams)
Resources Provided: NGO-specific policy templates, incident forms, mobile security tips
Certification: Alverton Global Certificate of Completion
Course Features
- Lectures 15
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 15
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 5 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Day 1 – Understanding Cyber Threats to NGOs3
- Day 2 – Securing Communications & Devices3
- Day 3 – Data Protection & Donor Compliance3
- Day 4 – Incident Response for Small Teams3
- Day 5 – Strategy & Staff Training Planning3
Requirements
- No prior IT or cybersecurity background required
- Familiarity with NGO workflows or field operations
- Laptop with internet for virtual participants
Features
- Designed for NGOs, humanitarian agencies & mission-based groups
- Focus on low-cost, practical cybersecurity for field teams
- Includes ready-to-use checklists and training materials
- Donor-compliant frameworks for data handling and breach response
- No technical expertise required
- Suitable for both HQ and field operations
Target audiences
- NGO program managers and operations officers
- IT or admin staff supporting field teams
- Data protection and donor compliance officers
- Regional coordinators and security focal points
- Mission-based organizations with digital exposure
