Co-hosted by the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), the City of Seattle, and Washington’s central IT and cybersecurity agency WaTech, the WA Nonprofit Cyber Forum: Research & Resources will connect nonprofits to free, pro-bono, and low-cost cybersecurity support to strengthen their cyber readiness.

In Washington State, the majority of public services are delivered by nonprofit organizations, through state and local government grants and contracts. Yet, nonprofits are the second-most-targeted sector for cyberattacks – threats which can strain their budgets, disrupt their operations, and interrupt essential services for local communities.

At the event, CLTC will present findings from a statewide study of Washington nonprofits on their current cybersecurity challenges and unmet cybersecurity needs. A panel of state and local government representatives will then discuss the report’s policy recommendations and practical pathways for closing those resource gaps.

The event will conclude with a Cybersecurity Resource Fair to connect nonprofits directly with vetted cyber volunteering programs and managed service providers (MSPs/MSSPs) specializing in nonprofit support. Nonprofits will have the opportunity to learn about available services and resources, ask questions, share their cybersecurity experiences, and sign up for free, pro-bono cybersecurity assistance.