- Dr. Kelley Misata, Founder and CEO, Sightline Security
KickStarts
For nonprofits of all sizes and missions, KickStart your cybersecurity journey with our innovative assessment proven to deliver an actionable roadmap that is tailored to your organization's unique needs.
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Support nonprofits and mission-driven organizations in a powerful, impactful way that goes beyond business benefits. Partner with us to give back and help strengthen the security of those making a difference in the world.
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Join us in empowering nonprofits by sponsoring a KickStart, donating funds, or partnering with us. Together, we can strengthen the cybersecurity of mission-driven organizations and make a meaningful impact!
NEW! The Role of AI in the Nonprofit Sector
Balancing Innovation, Risks, and Mission-Driven Impact
This report stems from direct conversations with nonprofit organizations and mission-based groups we work with at Sightline Security. Our unique perspective is shaped by listening to these organizations, rather than assuming their needs. This whitepaper delves into the specific challenges nonprofits face as they adopt emerging technologies like AI, offering practical insights into how they can balance innovation with security. Download the whitepaper to explore how nonprofits can harness AI responsibly to enhance their mission delivery while navigating its complexities.
“The most vulnerable and neglected among us have little to cling to but hope. They place their trust in organizations that offer them a chance to regain some normalcy in their lives. Those organizations need to be empowered to protect that trust. Sightline Security, through activities such as its KickStart program, delivers essential guidance to help build a secure foundation, empowering nonprofits to restore independence and uphold the dignity of those they serve.”
Sightline Security’s Member Forum, designed for nonprofit leaders, is a discussion and information-sharing platform for nonprofit and mission-based communities.
You may have seen some of the alarming headlines coming from the situation in the Ukraine, specifically warnings considering potential for cyber attacks.
Sightline Security is proud to be a part of NonprofitCyber, a first-of-its-kind coalition of global nonprofit organizations to enhance joint action to improve cybersecurity!
Over 500k people’s personal information was exposed to hackers when the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) experienced a data incident involving one of their key vendors.
What do we owe each other? If you're a fan of the TV show The Good Place (or of moral philosophy), this question may strike a familiar chord. In this #RSAC podcast, guest Kelley Misata, Ph.D. uses this framing to examine the security poverty line and our systemic dependencies and explore what we owe each other in order to ensure a more secure world.
As security threats like ransomware and fraud endanger all industries, it's more important than ever for us to step up and help the helpers. You don't have to be the beneficiary of a nonprofit, or work for one. If you have a cause you believe in, you can take steps today — not just to give money, but to give security to make a difference.
Welcome to the first Sightline Security blog post! With so much happening across the cyber and information security space, we are looking forward to keeping you in the loop about security in the nonprofit sector. Each week we will post news and information from work with our nonprofit members, insights into how we are translating the complexities of cyber and information security into the nonprofit language of the work, and discoveries we are making here at Sightline.
Typically, nonprofits have not been viewed as a lucrative market by for-profit security solutions. Why would nonprofits be a target for cyber-attack?
Earlier today, Cisco Secure affirmed the inherent value that Sightline offers not only to nonprofits but the overall cybersecurity industry -- announcing its investment in our mission. This announcement was made as part of an extensive Q&A with Sightline CEO Kelley Misata and Head of Cisco Advisory CISOs, Wendy Nather, which can be found here - Cisco Secure Blog
This past Saturday, we marked National Nonprofit Day, a time to recognize the profound impact that over two million nonprofits have on our communities. Nonprofits are businesses—mission-driven businesses—that serve others, yet they are often misunderstood, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.
At Sightline Security, we understand the unique challenges nonprofits face. We founded Sightline specifically to support them, helping these organizations protect what’s most critical without adding unnecessary financial burden.