Listen to the Everyone is Agile Webinar (recorded live on 28th April 2020)
Invitation for Charities & Non-Profit organisations – Everyone is Agile!
The ‘Everyone is Agile’ Webinar discussed some of the challenges and successes charities have encountered with their IT and telecoms implementing remote working for everyone, almost overnight.
We heard from the Head of Technology at Mind, Adam Monks, on what went well, and what technology has been the most useful in helping staff communicate. Plus we suggest some practical IT Security tips, and share how communication tools have helped teamwork during the pandemic.
Click Here to listen to the webinar.
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Webinar – 27th May 2020
Optimising your IT for Survival
This webinar hosted by ACEVO for their members discusses how to measure and improve the health of your IT systems. This includes; optimising, rationalising and reducing duplication – and therefore cost – in the tools and systems staff use to work with, both remotely and in the office. There will also be some practical advice on working securely from home.
ACEVO Members need to login to be able to book their place on this webinar.
Smartdesc is an ACEVO Premium Partner
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Cyber Attack Simulation and IT Security Awareness Training – TBA
For Charity and non-profit organisations.
How would you handle a cyber-attack?
Almost all successful cyber-attacks happen because, unwittingly, staff in the targeted group allow the attack into their network. Even with the best technology and strongest protection, it’s awareness that can be the weak link in preventing cyber-crime.
This half day event allows you to experience a ransomware attack similar to the recent NHS “wannacry” outbreak, but with none of the real-life damage.
The decisions you take as the cyber-attack unfolds will affect the final outcome – there are no right or wrong answers, but this is a chance to go through a simulated cyber-attack and learn which kind of approaches work best and how to prepare for such an event should it ever happen for real.
Course outcomes
· Gain experience of what a Ransomware cyber-attack actually looks like.
· Learn about the initiatives available to help organisations protect their systems and train staff.
· Learn from cost effective examples of best practice on IT Security from organisations in the sector.
Who is running the course?
The event will be run by Smartdesc, an NCVO Trusted IT Services Supplier.
Andrew Coyle, Head of Information Security for Smartdesc Ltd will provide IT Security best practice examples and guest trainer, Gary Kibbey, a former senior law enforcement officer with over 30 years of experience of tackling global threats from serious and organised crime will deliver a cyber-crime session designed to challenge and improve critical thinking, risk management, policy and cyber resilience.
Who should Attend?
The session is aimed at those responsible for policy and decision makers – typically Manager and Director Level.
Smartdesc is a specialist IT Services provider to the non-profit and charity sector and is an accredited, NCVO Trusted Supplier.
