{"id":38212,"date":"2026-10-16T13:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=38212"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:00:16","slug":"section8ask-vendors-the-right-questions","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/fr\/resource\/section8ask-vendors-the-right-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 8 : Poser les bonnes questions aux fournisseurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26{background-image:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--global-palette1,#3182CE) 71%,var(--global-palette9,#ffffff) 71%,var(--global-palette9,#ffffff) 100%);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.20;mix-blend-mode:multiply;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_5bde9d-26 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_29cc81-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image38212_755a0c-fd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:484px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image38212_755a0c-fd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image38212_755a0c-fd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd{max-width:484px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd img{width:100%;}.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image38212_755a0c-fd img.kb-img, .kb-image38212_755a0c-fd .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;object-position:48% 47%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image38212_755a0c-fd size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1289\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/using-services-1.png\" alt=\"asking vendors the right questions\n\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38213\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/using-services-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/using-services-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/using-services-1-766x494.png 766w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/using-services-1-1536x990.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_0f421a-60 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac\"]{display:block;text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_905e63-ac\">Cybersecurity Starter Kit<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-size:36px;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f4314c-20\">Section 8: Ask vendors the right questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_26859e-e3\">In this section, you&#8217;ll learn to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);font-size:18px;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:600;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_0eb566-80 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_071ccf-3e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_071ccf-3e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evaluate cybersecurity practices when choosing vendors and service providers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_83c42b-6f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_83c42b-6f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Understand what security responsibilities belong to your nonprofit and your providers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_fe191d-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_fe191d-9a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ask the right questions to ensure your organization&#8217;s information and services are protected.<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_196d72-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_196d72-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_196d72-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_3734bf-c2\">Asking vendors the right questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\"]{max-width:96%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a37f34-4b\">Your nonprofit may rely on other organizations for email, cloud storage, fundraising, accounting, website hosting or technical support. These services can provide capabilities your team could not manage alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also become part of your security arrangements. Choosing a provider means understanding what they protect, what your organization must do and how you will get help when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to conduct a technical audit. Start with clear questions about the information, access and services involved.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_35a0ed-62 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}.kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 {min-height: 300px!important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_e06e8a-07 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_efc61f-bf\">Know which providers matter most<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a4b550-a4\">A vendor or service provider could be a software company, consultant, contractor or organization managing a service on your behalf. Include free and donated services in your review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use your inventory to prioritize providers that:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:26px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items38212_d4c9a0-20 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_2758a4-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_2758a4-c6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Hold sensitive client, donor, staff or volunteer information.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_f4dc34-78 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_f4dc34-78\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Process payments or support financial activities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_ada2d5-60 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_ada2d5-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Have access to your accounts, devices or website.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_1d45fa-82 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_1d45fa-82\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Deliver services your programs depend on.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_dd126b-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-38212_dd126b-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Manage backups or recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_bba5f9-bb\">The level of review should reflect the possible impact. A tool used to create public event graphics needs different consideration from a platform holding confidential client records.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:10px;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{text-align:center;}.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_2db2d6-02 kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image38212_4540c4-a4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kb-image38212_4540c4-a4 img.kb-img, .kb-image38212_4540c4-a4 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image38212_4540c4-a4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/making-payments.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38214\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/making-payments.png 1545w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/making-payments-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/making-payments-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/making-payments-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_7911a5-c2 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_8ed861-65 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_a38b1a-10\">Understand shared responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\"]{max-width:96%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f8767e-c7\">A provider may protect its infrastructure while your nonprofit remains responsible for permissions, account recovery and how information is shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a cloud service could offer MFA and restricted sharing, but your organization may need to enable those features and decide who receives access. Ask: <strong><em>\u201cWhat do you manage, what do we need to manage, and where is that documented?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For technical support, clarify whether the agreement includes security updates, access reviews, backup checks and incident assistance. General \u201cIT support\u201d does not establish that every security task is covered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_093c91-b9 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_893d92-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_893d92-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_893d92-df inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_097279-91\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_097279-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_097279-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_097279-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_097279-91\">Use a practical vendor checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\"]{max-width:96%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cc0c56-77\">Ask for answers in plain language and, where possible, confirmation in service documentation or the agreement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_f78d35-9c alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_45b0f7-6c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container38212_ce3333-1c{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(1){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(2){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(3){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(4){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c{table-layout:fixed;width:100%;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c th{font-size:16px;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr:nth-of-type(even){background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr:nth-of-type(odd){background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(1){width:200px;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(2){width:200px;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(3){width:250px;}.kb-table38212_ce3333-1c tr > *:nth-child(4){width:150px;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_ce3333-1c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container38212_ce3333-1c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table38212_ce3333-1c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row38212_76a25e-91{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);height:70px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_76a25e-91\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_a314e9-4e\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_c571c3-e8\">Question to ask<\/div>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_5d0ea4-04\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_b99200-d4\">Why it matters<\/div>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_9cd022-91\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_89cb84-1d\">What to clarify<\/div>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_ac8cf8-82\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_521714-48\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What information will you receive or access?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_dcad8f-5c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helps you assess whether the service is appropriate for the information involved.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_36fbea-4b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include uploaded files, connected accounts and access by support personnel.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_8ffd65-10\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_3d92ce-50\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can we protect sign-ins and control access?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_4a0b75-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your team needs workable account safeguards.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_8b7157-9a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MFA, individual accounts, administrator permissions and removal of access<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_b16ce3-81\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_246b9f-32\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How will our information be used?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_e50af0-12\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivering the service may not be its only use.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_d873f7-61\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advertising, analytics, AI model training and any relevant opt-outs or restrictions<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_35106e-e4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_e6e690-84\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where is information stored, and which other companies help process it?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_062660-27\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other locations and providers may affect your privacy and contractual requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_8f30f3-8e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available choices and how changes are communicated; Canadian storage alone does not establish security or compliance.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_b5ada7-09\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_8b1863-3c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What can be recovered after deletion, damage or an account problem?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_6c5896-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery features vary considerably.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_501c93-a4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backup coverage, recovery limits, restore testing, time required and additional charges<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_af1e8e-6d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_4da0fa-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How will you notify us of an incident affecting our information or service?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_79f059-b8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your organization may need to take action quickly.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_a407c8-09\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact method, notification commitments and the information you will receive<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_81a307-f0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_6a27d0-dc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What help is available if we have an incident?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_c2629c-78\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ordinary support may not include incident investigation or recovery.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_47e547-9a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support hours, emergency contacts, responsibilities and costs<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_f28577-cc\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_4e7e6b-06\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can we export our information in a usable format?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_ecbc85-a5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may need to change providers or continue working elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_7fc95a-83\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What an export includes and whether it preserves information needed for your work<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_009ad1-32\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_1caaf3-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens when the service ends?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_e53ba1-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closing an account may not immediately remove all stored information.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_003cc8-07\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access removal, deletion, retained backups and confirmation of disposal<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_b99156-7b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_4ca24c-83\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which safeguards cost extra?<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_0b017c-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essential features may depend on the plan.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_906d84-e6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MFA administration, access controls, backups, support and nonprofit pricing<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_a6801a-6e alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_c933b5-b0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_216698-67\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_216698-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_216698-67\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_216698-67 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_216698-67\">Keep the information you provide proportionate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vendor may ask about your systems to prepare a proposal or provide support. Share what is necessary through an appropriate channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an initial discussion, you can usually describe your needs without sending actual client records, passwords or a complete list of internal security arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before granting technical access:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm the person and the work through your established contact route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree what they may access and change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use individual, limited access where supported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set an end date or review point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove access when the work is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid giving unrestricted access simply because it is convenient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38212_5f887c-a6 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38212_5f887c-a6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38212_5f887c-a6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 ,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h1,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h2,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h3,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h4,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h5,.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_bdb8b5-70 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_f9facc-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_f9facc-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_14bb8c-0e\">Understand claims about security<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d462c7-f8\">You may encounter phrases such as \u201cbank-level security,\u201d \u201cfully secure\u201d or \u201cprivacy compliant.\u201d Ask what those claims mean for the service you will use.<br>Certifications and independent assessments can provide useful evidence, but check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What service or part of the organization  was assessed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the evidence is current.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What it actually covers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which responsibilities remain with your nonprofit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_d4b6e0-a0\">A certification does not guarantee that an incident cannot happen. Encryption is useful, but it does not answer every question about access, use, recovery or deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to connect the provider\u2019s assurances to your actual needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_0ab884-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image38212_e1b195-df .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kb-image38212_e1b195-df img.kb-img, .kb-image38212_e1b195-df .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image38212_e1b195-df\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tablet-with-icon-holograms.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38215\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tablet-with-icon-holograms.png 1545w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tablet-with-icon-holograms-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tablet-with-icon-holograms-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tablet-with-icon-holograms-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_d25f58-f8 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_f7ef30-ab inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_7491fd-8f\">Work with the tools you already have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review existing services before buying new ones. You may already have useful protections that are not enabled or included features your team has not explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free and discounted nonprofit plans can be valuable. Check their limits and what happens if eligibility, pricing or terms change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also review services introduced informally by staff or volunteers. A useful tool can become an organizational dependency even when nobody approved its use or recorded who controls the account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_bb6c22-aa alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_d3f4af-ab inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_56f1cc-45\">Use a practical vendor checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\"]{max-width:96%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_19415e-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_19415e-55\">Ask for answers in plain language and, where possible, confirmation in service documentation or the agreement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_206097-9a alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_1fe65c-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container38212_b6b0b1-0b{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr > *:nth-child(1){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr > *:nth-child(2){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr > *:nth-child(3){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr > *:nth-child(4){width:30%;}.kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b{table-layout:fixed;width:100%;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b th{font-size:16px;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr:nth-of-type(even){background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b tr:nth-of-type(odd){background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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kb-table38212_b6b0b1-0b\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row38212_21e934-5f{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);height:70px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_21e934-5f\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_18a856-91\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_cf1b51-ae\">Finding<\/div>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_24ac2c-ae\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_317473-ad\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_317473-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_317473-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_317473-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_317473-ad\">A practical response<\/div>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row38212_af3346-68{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_af3346-68\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_7ff3b7-c7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful safeguard exists but is not enabled.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_689e53-b1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assign someone to enable it and confirm that it works.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_1f829d-8c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_094b8f-05\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A feature is available only on another plan.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_076066-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assess whether the benefit justifies the cost or whether another arrangement meets the need.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_07af15-42\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_86b036-66\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery is limited.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_890767-ec\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide whether additional backups or another service are needed.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_e19bf9-51\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_ead20a-fa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provider cannot explain how sensitive information is handled.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_689d8e-54\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek clarification and avoid uploading that information while the question remains unresolved.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row38212_44edf4-01\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_22d380-98\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service cannot meet an important requirement.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data38212_175815-f1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider another provider or a different way to perform the work.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_780a7f-74 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg 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767px){.kadence-column38212_45822b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_45822b-a4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\"]{max-width:96%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_2ede3f-44\">Record the decision, any remaining gap and who will follow up. Leadership should approve significant unresolved risks rather than leaving an individual staff member to make that decision alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_dec797-24 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_c73be7-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_c73be7-da inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_4f5e62-cf\">Plan for changes and service endings<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\"]{max-width:100%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_f60e6a-a6\">Keep organizational ownership, billing contacts and recovery details current. Essential services should not depend solely on a departing person\u2019s personal account.<br><strong>Before ending a service:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Export and check the information you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer necessary work and access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove integrations and provider access that are no longer required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm cancellation, retention and deletion arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\"]{max-width:100%;text-align:left;line-height:1.8;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\"]{max-width:85%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\"]{max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_81ea93-b9\">Review providers when your use changes. For example, when a tool previously used for public communications begins holding client information. Important changes to the provider\u2019s terms, features or ownership may also warrant a review<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box38212_2f2c85-d4\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">A suggested policy rule<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Services used for organizational work must be approved at a level appropriate to their access, information handling and operational importance. Responsibilities, account ownership, support and exit arrangements must be recorded. Providers must receive only the access and information needed for approved work. Significant gaps must be referred to the designated decision-maker.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Before adopting this rule, identify who approves services, where agreements are kept and who reviews provider arrangements.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_d89d2c-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_d89d2c-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_d89d2c-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(55% - 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_be5e37-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_be5e37-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_be5e37-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_be5e37-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_be5e37-26\">Activity<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_9e5152-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_9e5152-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_9e5152-18\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 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class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_9e5152-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_9e5152-18\">Review one important provider<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a provider from your inventory that holds sensitive information or supports an essential service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the full checklist when selecting a new service or reviewing an important existing one.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns38212_f06241-53{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns38212_f06241-53 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns38212_f06241-53{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns38212_f06241-53\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn38212_22d0b7-77.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn38212_22d0b7-77.kb-button{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn38212_22d0b7-77 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_cb582e-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_cb582e-2e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image38212_c0977a-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image38212_c0977a-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:1064px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image38212_c0977a-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image38212_c0977a-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image38212_c0977a-a7{max-width:1064px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image38212_c0977a-a7{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image38212_c0977a-a7 img{width:100%;}.kb-image38212_c0977a-a7 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solid;border-left:0px solid;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image38212_c0977a-a7 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Review-One-Important-Provider-Example-Google-Workspace.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38217\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Review-One-Important-Provider-Example-Google-Workspace.png 2000w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Review-One-Important-Provider-Example-Google-Workspace-17x12.png 17w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Review-One-Important-Provider-Example-Google-Workspace-767x542.png 767w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Review-One-Important-Provider-Example-Google-Workspace-1536x1086.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this section, you should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identified the providers most important to your information and operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarified shared responsibilities and support arrangements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded gaps and decisions requiring follow-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checked that your organization can maintain access and retrieve its information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next, you will prepare for incidents: who to contact, how to limit harm and how to assess whether others need to be notified.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38212_c17714-d9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38212_c17714-d9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38212_c17714-d9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:93px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(41.6% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(58.4% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:150px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:150px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:40px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38212_14d593-ae alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_3f920d-d5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1311\" height=\"1289\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Red-hologram-cybersecurity-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38221\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Red-hologram-cybersecurity-1-edited.png 1311w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Red-hologram-cybersecurity-1-edited-768x755.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Red-hologram-cybersecurity-1-edited-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01{position:relative;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column38212_02407f-01:not(.specificity){margin-top:50px;margin-left:100px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38212_02407f-01, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column38212_02407f-01:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38212_02407f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column38212_02407f-01, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column38212_02407f-01:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38212_02407f-01 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_5e6c8e-2c\">Section 9: Respond to incidents and assess notification needs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38212_408cd3-ff\"] 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