Client: Community Services NFP Organization

Client's Goals:

• Enhance cybersecurity to protect donor and volunteer data
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and data protection laws
• Strengthen network and physical security infrastructure

Our Team's Role:

• Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments and penetration testing
• Provided compliance guidance for HIPAA and security best practices
• Delivered recommendations for IT and physical security improvements

A community services not-for-profit organization faced increasing cybersecurity risks due to rapid growth, handling large volumes of donor and volunteer data, and evolving compliance requirements. Without a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, the organization was vulnerable to data breaches, cyber threats, and regulatory penalties. Citrin Cooperman conducted a cybersecurity risk assessment, penetration testing, and compliance advisory to identify vulnerabilities and implement security enhancements. By addressing both technological and physical security gaps, the not-for-profit significantly reduced its cyber risk exposure while achieving compliance with HIPAA and other data protection standards.

Challenges

• Sensitive donor and financial data were exposed to cybersecurity threats
• No formal risk assessment, penetration testing, or security policies
• Gaps in network security, cloud storage, and physical access controls
• Needed to comply with HIPAA and donor data protection laws

Results

• Cybersecurity risk assessment & audit – Conducted a full security review covering IT infrastructure, data storage, and access controls
• Penetration testing & vulnerability scans – Simulated real-world cyber threats to expose network and system vulnerabilities
• Physical security testing – Assessed unauthorized access risks through social engineering tactics and internal security reviews
• HIPAA compliance & security frameworks – Provided compliance guidance and built structured security policies to meet regulatory requirements

Key Benefits

• Improved data protection – Strengthened IT security and access controls to safeguard sensitive donor and volunteer information
• Reduced risk of cyberattacks – Addressed key vulnerabilities, lowering exposure to data breaches
• Regulatory compliance achieved – Met HIPAA and industry-specific data protection regulations
• Increased donor trust & funding confidence – Reinforced cybersecurity measures resulted in stronger stakeholder confidence

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