Would Your Nonprofit Know What to Do During a Cybersecurity Incident?

KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation introduces free Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises to help nonprofits put their preparedness to the test.

What would your organization do if a board member’s email account was compromised and someone requested an urgent payment? What if a fraudulent donation offer arrived in your inbox, or an AI meeting assistant began recording a confidential discussion?

These situations can raise important questions about an organization’s cybersecurity preparedness. While staff and volunteers may know what they should do, are there clear procedures in place to guide their decisions?

To help nonprofits explore these questions, KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation has launched a new series of free Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises.

Practice Before an Incident Happens

Cybersecurity tabletop exercises are discussion-based activities that allow organizations to work through realistic incidents in a controlled environment.

Rather than testing technical knowledge, KnowledgeFlow’s exercises encourage teams to consider how they would actually respond, who would be responsible, and which existing policies, training, or safeguards would support their decisions.

The six scenarios explore challenges involving fraudulent donations, impersonation, compromised accounts, payment requests, and privacy concerns related to AI tools.

Each exercise guides participants through a developing situation and concludes with an Organizational Preparedness Assessment to help identify gaps and determine practical next steps.

Bring Cybersecurity to Your Next Team Meeting

These exercises are free, self-guided, and designed specifically for nonprofits and community organizations. No technical experience is required.

Whether your organization has a dedicated IT team or relies on a handful of staff and volunteers, the exercises provide an opportunity to discuss cybersecurity responsibilities and evaluate existing procedures together.

Consider adding one to your next staff or board meeting. It’s an opportunity to discover what your team is prepared for and what might need attention before a real incident occurs.

Explore the Free Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises

For additional guidance, tools, and interactive activities, explore KnowledgeFlow’s free Cybersecurity Starter Kit.

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About the Foundation

The KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is a federally incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education on privacy, cybersecurity, and digital responsibility. The Foundation’s programs are delivered by certified professionals and supported by a growing network of educators and partners across Canada.

For more information, visit www.KnowledgeFlow.org 
Media Inquiries:
Debra Popa, Executive Director
ExecDir@knowledgeflow.org