Smartdesc Newsletter: Dropbox Phishing Attacks, Achieving ISO 27001 & More Charity Roundtables

Welcome to the Smartdesc November newsletter. This month, we share some useful resources on how to avoid recent Dropbox phishing attacks, how to build an IT Strategy without significant in-house expertise, and how we helped the national charity Mind achieve ISO 27001 certification – in case this is something you are considering at your organisation. We…

How attackers are weaponizing Dropbox to deploy phishing attacks

Dropbox, a popular cloud storage service, has become an unexpected tool in the hands of cybercriminals. Malicious actors are leveraging the platform to distribute phishing emails, a tactic that is becoming increasingly difficult to defend against. How Does It Work? Traditionally, phishing emails contain malicious links or attachments which, when clicked or downloaded, can infect…

Smartdesc Newsletter: Boost your charity’s cyber security with free consultations & resources

Welcome to the Smartdesc October newsletter. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we’ve included some useful resources on achieving Cyber Essentials, and the key areas charity leaders should be focusing on to improve their cyber security. You can also benefit from free cyber and data protection consultations with one of our subject matter experts.…

Top 5 areas charity leaders should focus on to improve cyber security

In today’s digital age, cyber security is more crucial than ever, especially for charities that may be seen as easy targets by cyber criminals. Although the technical aspects of cyber security can be daunting, focusing on a few key areas can significantly enhance your organisation’s security posture. Here are the top five areas charity leaders…

Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Leaders Winter Social, Microsoft Licensing changes, webinars & more

Welcome to the Smartdesc September newsletter. This month, we are thrilled to invite you to a free networking event for anyone involved in IT at charities – our Charity Leaders Winter Social on 7 November at the Microsoft Experience Centre. Also, don’t miss our blog on important changes to Microsoft licensing, upcoming webinars on Data…

Smartdesc Newsletter: Solving resourcing challenges with co-managed IT, charity IT events & more

Welcome to the Smartdesc August newsletter. This month, we share how nonprofits are solving technology resourcing issues with a co-managed approach to IT, including a video case study from WaterAid setting out how they achieved it. Also don’t miss our free charity IT community events –  webinars on Subject Access Requests and Microsoft Copilot for…

Webinar: How to handle Subject Access Requests at your charity – 22 October 2024

Subject Access Requests (SARs) can be sensitive, difficult and time-consuming, requiring specialist data protection knowledge. Dealing with SARs is a legal obligation with strict deadlines. They can be especially challenging for charities with limited resources and complex data environments. Join us on Tuesday 22 October at 11am, as we share practical advice on how to…

Smartdesc Newsletter: IT training, Charity Digital Skills Report insights & events with Microsoft

Welcome to the Smartdesc July newsletter. This month, we share our key takeaways from the insightful 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report. We also feature bespoke IT training, information on our friends Charity IT Leaders, and exciting networking and learning opportunities. Free charity IT resources Inconsistent IT skillsets often cause inefficiencies and a lack of confidence.…

Key Takeaways from the 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report

Over 600 charities responded to this year’s Charity Digital Skills Report. The headline is that it has been “a year when tech use across the sector has evolved, yet overall digital progress remains static”.   Leadership teams are listening. 80% of charities now view digital as an organisational priority. However, moving this priority into execution is a…

Smartdesc Newsletter: WaterAid video case study, free Microsoft Cloud security assessment & exciting events

Welcome to the Smartdesc June newsletter. This month, we share a new video on how WaterAid tackled their IT resource challenges with a co-managed approach. We also feature a webinar with Charity IT Leaders, exciting events, free Microsoft Cloud Security assessments, and more. Free charity IT resources We are excited to release our video case…