CSOs in the Western Balkans, Black Sea, Baltic and Visegrad regions are both the targets of and vanguard against regionalised disinformation landscapes.

Why is it important for an NGO to proactively address the issue, how can crisis communication help and what are the most important steps?

In an era where disinformation is a persistent threat to democratic societies, understanding its complex and evolving nature is crucial for the resilience of civil society organizations (CSOs) and the wider society.

There are parts of the world where civil society organizations are facing growing challenges, from government crackdowns to opposition threats. The struggle is real, but there’s hope. If you have ever wondered if anyone could share their best lessons learned, you're in the right place!

A crisis communication plan is a pre-prepared strategy for how an organisation will communicate during unexpected or challenging situations that may negatively impact the organization's reputation.

Rapid technological advances affect all areas of society, including NGOs. The tipping point for many nonprofits was the Covid-19 pandemic, when moving online and introducing remote working with clients became necessary.

Cyber security is very important in Lithuania due to the rapidly changing technologies and the growing popularity of Internet use. More and more residents, companies and government institutions in Lithuania are becoming dependent on internet and digital technologies every day. One of the most significant reasons why cyber security is of extreme importance in Lithuania is personal data protection. More and more sensitive personal data, such as bank logins, health and identity data, are being stored online.

The environment of non-profit organizations tends to be dynamic. Combinations of full-time and part-time workers, volunteers, collaborating freelancers or students on internships are more common here than in corporate settings. Along with the lower budgets that nonprofits typically work with, this vibrancy often translates into some team members using their own equipment or software to do their work. However, this makes it impossible to have a central administration that can, for example, ensure a deadline for mandatory password changes or enforce updates. This makes it all the more necessary to rely on the personal responsibility of team members and to encourage them to follow at least basic security rules.

In today's digital landscape, our online activities mirror real-life processes. Just as in the physical world, nobody is completely immune to fraud, theft, deception, and other threats on digital platforms. The evolution of digital technologies and services has paved the way for many inventive methods for dishonest individuals or organizations to access and exploit data for their own good. However, real-world security measures like locking doors and setting alarms, do have equivalents in the digital realm, so that we can identify risks and safeguard ourselves against cyberattacks. In this article, we offer some insights for small organizations on effectively preparing for a cyberattack. Given the increasing frequency of such incidents, it's crucial for every organization, regardless of size, to have a comprehensive action plan in place.

Crises come in various forms, often unpredictable, and the organization's ability to ensure operational continuity, adaptability, and prevent reputational risks is directly tied to its preparedness. Staff members must be able to make quick decisions and implement crisis management strategies effectively. The readiness to adapt and respond promptly is crucial. In this article, we will outline steps for your organization to swiftly respond to a crisis and ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge to handle a crisis in a confident and professional manner.

Another message lands in the email with an attachment and a task: print, sign, scan and send back. Who wouldn't know this? Even though we live in the digital age, we still can't get rid of the paper shackles.

Although cyber security is not a new concept, discussed both publicly and in everyday life, its meaning has changed over time. Nowadays, the concept of cyber security covers an increasingly wide range of areas and is becoming more and more important, at a national and personal level. This is due to the rapid and all-encompassing development of new technologies, which are bringing many areas of life, including personal life, into the cyberspace.