TechSoup's new report on the subject (Global Cybersecurity Forecast for Civil Society Organizations) is targeted towards nonprofit leaders, technology professionals, and anyone responsible for protecting their organization's people, data, and mission.
The report brings together insights from six cybersecurity experts from around the world (Amira Dhalla, Anastasiia Apetyk, Megan Stifel, Renée McLaughlin, Safa Shahwan Edwards, and Sven Herpig). They explore the trends expected to shape the sector in the coming years and highlight how AI is accelerating cyber threats, enabling more convincing phishing attempts, impersonation attacks, and fraud campaigns while also creating new opportunities for defense and resilience.
The report focuses on how AI will bring in a new layer to cybersecurity issues, including increasing the speed of incoming attacks, making detection of offensive tactics harder, expanding the gap between CSOs with larger and smaller resources, or the additional risks that come with the internal use of AI within the organizations. Additionally, the report focuses on threats beyond AI, such as limitations for resilience, based on underinvestment and fake messaging, as well as adjusting to new cybersecurity policy changes.
Perhaps most importantly, the report emphasizes that cybersecurity should be viewed as a core part of mission delivery, not simply an operational expense. Strong digital security enables organizations to continue serving communities, protecting sensitive information, and maintaining public trust in an increasingly complex environment.
Whether you're leading a nonprofit, managing technology programs, overseeing communications, or supporting digital transformation initiatives, the report offers valuable insights on these findings, as well as predictions for the future of cybersecurity and practical recommendations for CSOs.
