Cybersecurity for Associations with 501CISO's Brian Scott

Our guest this episode of The Member Engagement Show is Brian Scott, President and CISO of 501CISO, who talks about the increasing prevalence of cybercrime targeting nonprofits and associations. We discuss the industrialization of cybercrime, the unique vulnerabilities of smaller organizations, and the importance of cybersecurity education and training. Topics covered include:

• Why cybercrime is worse than it’s ever been.
• The global industrialization of cybercrime.
• How AI is helping cybercriminals be more effective.
• Why nonprofits and associations are becoming a bigger target.
• Are Managed Service Providers (MSPs) always reliable protection?
• Tips for hiring and using MSPs.
• The impact of being the target of cybercrime.
• Key things associations should do to protect their security and data.
• The '501 CISO Big Six' essential protections to implement.
• Why cybersecurity is not just an “IT problem.”

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