Strengthening Security Maturity for Philanthropy: Part 4
September 2, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Time
Respond to threats across your organization with comprehensive cybersecurity recovery measures.
When incidents occur, organizations need clear plans before pressure and uncertainty set in. This session explores the essential policies that guide grantmakers through cybersecurity incidents, including Incident Response Policies, Data Backup and Recovery Policies, and Breach Notification Policies. Participants will learn how to establish actionable response procedures, define communication responsibilities, and build recovery practices that minimize disruption, reduce risk, and support organizational resilience.
This is the final session in a planned four-part series.
Key Takeaways Include:
Understand why clear response and recovery planning is essential to minimizing operational disruption and organizational risk during cyber incidents.
Learn how to create Incident Response, Data Backup and Recovery, and Breach Notification Policies appropriate to organizational size, capacity, and legal obligations.
Explore implementing and sustaining incident readiness through defined response workflows, backup testing, tabletop exercises, and regular policy reviews.
Who Should Attend:
Philanthropy tech professionals responsible for operations, IT, finance, and/or risk management.
Senior leaders seeking to strengthen organizational security maturity.
Program and grants management staff who handle sensitive data and want to better understand the landscape of security threats.
Guest Presenters:
- Junell Felsburg, Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, The Columbus Foundation
- Steve Sharer, CEO & Co-Founder, RipRap Security
This session will be facilitated by Gozi Egbuonu, Director of Programs at TAG.
Event Details
Zoom