NGOs are under cyberattack. Are you prepared?
In Uganda and across East Africa, nonprofits are increasingly falling victim to cyberattacks. Why? Because attackers know you’re likely:
- Operating on limited IT budgets
- Using outdated systems or shared logins
- Holding sensitive donor and beneficiary data
- Focused on mission delivery—not IT security
This makes NGOs a high-value, low-defence target.
At V3locity Global, we specialise in supporting organisations like yours—NGOs, education institutions, and mission-driven teams—by securing your operations with affordable, serious IT support.
Here are five critical cybersecurity areas your NGO must address today.
1. Email & Domain Security
Protect your digital identity.
Email impersonation is one of the most common and damaging attacks affecting NGOs in Uganda. Without proper domain protection, attackers can send emails that appear to come from your address.
Most NGOs are missing basic domain security protocols like:
- SPF – Validates authorised mail servers
- DKIM – Confirms message integrity
- DMARC – Stops spoofed emails from reaching recipients
We run secure configurations and provide continuous monitoring to prevent these threats from ever reaching your donors or team.
2. Endpoint Protection
Every device is a potential entry point.
Whether it’s a field laptop or the director’s mobile phone, each endpoint must be secured.
Our endpoint protection plans include:
- Business-grade antivirus and threat detection
- Blocking of administrative rights on devices
- Automated patching for software and OS vulnerabilities
We ensure no device becomes a weak link in your mission delivery.
3. Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backups don’t count unless they work.
We often find NGOs either:
- Assume backups are happening (they’re not),
- Or haven’t tested recovery in months (or ever).
We implement:
- Dual-location backups (cloud + offline)
- Verified recovery testing each month
- Clear disaster recovery plans with defined Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs)
When disaster strikes, you don’t need excuses. You need continuity.
4. Access Control
Shared logins = shared vulnerabilities.
NGOs often rely on shared email or app logins. This might feel practical, but it’s a huge security gap.
Our team sets up:
- Individual, role-based accounts
- 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) across all platforms
- Immediate offboarding procedures for staff and volunteers
You must know who has access to what—and shut it down fast when they leave.
5. Donor and Beneficiary Data Protection
Your reputation depends on it.
You’re handling personal and sometimes sensitive information. Losing that data—or exposing it—can result in legal consequences, donor mistrust, and programme disruption.
We help you:
- Encrypt all data at rest and in transit
- Train staff in data handling best practices
- Audit systems regularly for compliance (e.g., GDPR, Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act)
Your stakeholders expect security. We make sure you deliver it.
Take Action Now — Before an Attack Forces You To
Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to be taken seriously.
V3locity Global helps nonprofits implement real, cost-conscious cybersecurity that protects your mission, your people, and your future.
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