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Podcast of the week
Neuro Nibbles from NEUROnique
Our CEO, Tree Hall, shares insights and answers questions about neurodivergence in short, snackable episodes, all less than ten minutes long.
Listen on Spotify.
You’ll find previous episodes, plus our recommendations for other great podcasts about digital technology and leadership, on our Podcast Page.
Download of the Week
Cyber threats are evolving — is your charity prepared?
Charities are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals, and the consequences of a breach can be devastating — not just financially, but in terms of trust and operational continuity. That’s why Wanstor have created a practical guide tailored specifically for the not-for-profit sector.
Inside the Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Charities ebook, you’ll discover:
· The most common and emerging cyber threats targeting charities in 2025
· Real-world examples of how these threats unfold
· Actionable steps to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience
· Guidance that’s accessible even without a technical background
Whether you're a charity IT leader, trustee, or operations manager, this guide will help you make informed decisions and protect your mission. Download the ebook now and take the first step toward a more secure future.
Blog of the Week
By Wanstor
Security Awareness Training for Charities: Why It Starts with People
In the charity sector, people are at the heart of everything you do. But when it comes to cybersecurity, they can also be your biggest vulnerability—or your strongest defence. Over 90% of data breaches are caused by human error, from clicking phishing links to using weak passwords. That’s why security can’t live solely with IT. It needs to be part of your culture.
For HR Managers, this means rethinking onboarding, training, and communication with a security lens. And it starts with accessible, engaging security awareness training for charities – not dry PowerPoints or one-off workshops, but continuous learning that sticks.
That’s why security awareness training for charities is so essential. It turns everyday users into a proactive layer of protection. And with cyber threats on the rise, now is the time to invest in a secure, people-first culture.
Wanstor’s Secure Productivity makes that possible. This integrated solution blends collaboration tools, awareness training, and smart policies to help your teams work safely without slowing them down.
Introducing Secure Productivity
Wanstor’s Secure Productivity solution is built to help you raise the bar on cybersecurity—without adding more pressure on already stretched teams.
Secure Productivity brings together:
Security-first collaboration tools (email, chat, file sharing)
User awareness training and phishing simulations
Role-based permissions and data protections
Insights and reporting to track user behaviour
And crucially, it’s tailored for the needs of charities: cost-effective, compliant, and easy to use.
You don’t need a security expert in every department. Secure Productivity helps you embed smarter habits into day-to-day workflows, so your people can work safely, without slowing down.
Building Your Human Firewall
Your technology is only as strong as the people using it. That’s why Secure Productivity helps you turn your team into a human firewall.
With bite-sized security awareness training for charities, delivered regularly and in context, employees stay alert to threats like phishing, unsafe attachments, or suspicious activity.
Secure Productivity also lets you:
Gamify training to boost engagement
Test responses with simulated phishing attacks
Monitor improvement over time, at team and individual level
From frontline fundraisers to finance teams, everyone has a role to play in protecting your organisation’s data and reputation.
The HR Leader’s Role in Culture Change
Cybersecurity culture isn’t built in a day. It takes consistent communication, behaviour modelling, and the right tools. HR is uniquely placed to lead that change.
With Secure Productivity, you can:
Embed security into onboarding and induction
Run campaigns and training aligned to real risks
Use dashboards to report on engagement and compliance
Work with IT to close gaps and celebrate good practice
You don’t need to be technical. You just need the tools to bring security fluency into the heart of your organisation.
Securing Your People, Protecting Your Purpose
At its heart, cybersecurity is about protecting the things that matter most—your people, your donors, your mission.
With Wanstor’s Secure Productivity solution, you can create a culture where every team member feels confident, equipped, and empowered to work securely.
Let’s turn your people into your strongest line of defence, and make security awareness training for charities something everyone buys into.
📞 Talk to Wanstor to learn how they can support your mission.
You can learn more about why charities are a growing cyber security threat on the National Cyber Security Centre‘s website.
You can also check out Wanstor's free eBook on The Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Charities in 2025 to learn what to look out for and how to protect your cause.
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