Présentation de « Cyber Duty » : guide gratuit sur la supervision de la cybersécurité destiné aux membres des conseils d'administration d'organismes à but non lucratif

When was the last time cybersecurity came up at your nonprofit’s board meeting?

Serving on a nonprofit board without pay does not, by itself, remove your legal responsibilities as a director. Under Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the federal Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, directors are expected to act in their organization’s best interests and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and skill. Cybersecurity oversight is one application of these broader governance responsibilities.

Boards regularly discuss budgets, fundraising, programs, and organizational risks. But cybersecurity can be overlooked, even though a cyber incident could affect an organization’s finances, essential services, confidential information, and community trust.

To help nonprofit directors navigate these responsibilities, Fondation Cybersécurité KnowledgeFlow has introduced Cyber Duty: A Cybersecurity Oversight Guide for Nonprofit Board Members.

This free resource helps board members understand what cybersecurity oversight looks like and how to incorporate it into their existing governance responsibilities.

You Don’t Need to Be a Cybersecurity Expert

Many nonprofit board members serve as volunteers, and not every organization has access to dedicated IT staff or cybersecurity specialists.

Cyber Duty recognizes these realities and explains that directors don’t need to manage technology themselves. Instead, they should understand significant risks, ask informed questions, support appropriate safeguards, and follow up on important concerns.

Practical Tools for Your Next Board Meeting

Cyber Duty goes beyond explaining responsibilities. It includes four ready-to-use tools to help nonprofit boards put oversight into practice:

• A Board Discussion Guide
• A Cyber-Risk Report template
• An Annual Cybersecurity Oversight Calendar
• A Cyber Incident Escalation Checklist

Whether your organization is reviewing its existing safeguards or discussing cybersecurity for the first time, these tools provide a practical starting point.

Make Cybersecurity Part of the Conversation

Cybersecurity oversight doesn’t need to be complicated, and it doesn’t require directors to have all the answers.

It starts with understanding what matters to your organization, asking the right questions, and making informed decisions.

Download the free Cyber Duty Guide: https://knowledgeflow.org/resource/cyber-duty-guide-for-nonprofit-boards/

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À propos de la Fondation

Les Fondation Cybersécurité KnowledgeFlow est une organisation à but non lucratif constituée en vertu d'une loi fédérale qui se consacre à l'autonomisation des communautés par l'éducation à la protection de la vie privée, à la cybersécurité et à la responsabilité numérique. Les programmes de la Fondation sont dispensés par des professionnels certifiés et soutenus par un réseau croissant d'éducateurs et de partenaires à travers le Canada.

Pour plus d'informations, visitez le site www.KnowledgeFlow.org 
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