Secure Board Communication With Chat, Messaging and Document Systems

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In order to function as a unit board members of nonprofit organizations require tools to facilitate communication. They often have to deal with sensitive information that can be a disaster in the wrong hands and should be kept secret. Despite the widespread acceptance of digital communications, including messages, texting and email apps, they’re not secure enough for board business and leave boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring a variety of experiences, knowledge and abilities to their jobs. Many board directors also have other careers or jobs. These different responsibilities can make it difficult for them to get in touch with each others.

The good news is that the right technology can aid. By integrating chat, messaging and collaboration platform with a document system or board management software, it will simplify the flow of information, preventing loss and duplication of data. It also offers protection against cyberattacks as well as secure conversations and documents.

Board members who volunteer for board positions often have access to highly sensitive information. Hackers are aware and are targeting them with phishing attacks and ransomware, where criminals threaten to release personal information unless they pay a certain amount of money. In addition to these dangers, a board can face consequences from regulatory authorities and lower trust if sensitive files are accidentally shared via unsecure channels like email or a personal device. To prevent these problems, the right solution needs to have strict cybercheckboxes and an audit trail to ensure the integrity of information.