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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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Gates Foundation gives $9.35M to Seattle digital health nonprofit for diagnostic testing

GeekWire

Audere Image) Seattle digital health nonprofit Audere will advance its technology to improve the accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests with $9.35 The platform functions on low-cost smartphones common in low- and middle-income countries and is not dependent on additional hardware.

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Network giants unite to fight security risks

Network World

Its aim is to deliver open and collaborative techniques to help improve the security of network hardware and software across the industry. The Network Resilience Coalition includes AT&T, Broadcom, BT Group, Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Intel, Juniper Networks, Lumen Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, Verizon and VMware.

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Tech Moves: Former AMD named Kymeta CEO; GitHub exec joins Twilio; DocuSign security vet joins Proof; Fred Hutch adds VP

GeekWire

He was previously CEO of Synaptics, a hardware and software giant also based in Silicon Valley. Kymeta, which was founded in 2012 with backing from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates , makes use of an innovative type of technology called metamaterials to build antennas that can be steered by software, without moving parts.

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Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund awards $343k to 15 nonprofits helping to bridge digital divide

GeekWire

Organizations have pledged a total of $480,795 to match City dollars with at least 50 percent in cash or in-kind contributions of labor, professional services and donated hardware and software.

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Ray Ozzie’s cellular IoT startup Blues Wireless raises $22M from Bill Gates and others

GeekWire

He joined Microsoft after the Groove deal, ultimately succeeding Gates as the company’s chief software architect, and helping to lead the launch of Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform. It’s a cellular IoT device that can be embedded into almost any hardware and connect to the internet without relying on WiFi.

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Why Should Associations Invest In Technology?

Kitaboo

The few non-profit associations who have appropriate software do not have a proper budget for training staff on how to make the most of the software. However, as mentioned earlier, limited budgets lead to non-profit organizations becoming unable to upgrade their hardware or software or provide the necessary training for their staff.

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