NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program 2025

Deadline: Aug 26, 2025

other

3 months (duration)

fully funded

United States, Global

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are open for the NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program 2025. This is a three-month learning program designed to significantly advance the functional security of nonprofits while building cybersecurity leadership, management, and confidence for nonprofit staff.

🛡️ About NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program

The fully-funded, closed-cohort program works with 20 organizations per cohort to provide peer engagement and professional development as a group alongside individualized security assessments, priority planning, and service implementation.

This program builds on NTEN's proven model, which has served 1,500+ organizations since 2010, achieving consistently high results, including a 98% net promoter score.

Opportunity Details

Date Published: August 16, 2025
Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
Category: Training, Fully Funded

📚 Topics Covered

Participants will explore the following topics:

Building your security mindset
Understanding the cybersecurity landscape
Foundational security: accounts, devices & malware
Staying safe online: browsing, social media & online harassment
Building a culture of security
Secure messaging & communications
Secure data storage
Introduction to data minimization
Incident response planning
Physical security, travel security

🎁 Benefits of NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program

Threat assessment: Conduct a tech assessment of your organization's cybersecurity preparedness and evaluate digital vulnerabilities such as phishing and data breaches.
Certification pathway: Option to extend training and earn an NTEN professional certificate.
Tailored learning: Participate in a structured, three-month curriculum designed for nonprofit contexts and speak to expert advisors.
Custom security plan: Receive support in developing a clear, actionable security plan for your organization.
Fully funded cohorts: Generously funded by NTEN's partners, making the program entirely free to attend.
Peer networking: Live events to connect with others facing similar challenges.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open Cohorts:

Global applicants
U.S.-based applicants

Ideal Candidate:

Professionals working in nonprofits interested in advancing or implementing security and privacy initiatives.
Applicants may hold any role or title within the nonprofit.
Board members or volunteers are not eligible.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
To apply, visit the NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program application portal.

The program is sponsored by NTEN, a leader in nonprofit technology and readiness initiatives.

For more details, visit the NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program website.

Apply now to secure your spot in this transformative program!

Benefits

Threat assessment: Conduct a tech assessment of your organization's cybersecurity preparedness, then speak to an advisor to evaluate your digital vulnerabilities - from phishing to data breaches.
Certification pathway: You have the option to extend your training and earn a professional development milestone - an NTEN professional certificate.
Tailored learning: Participate in a structured, three-month curriculum through the NTEN Training Center - designed for nonprofit contexts - and speak to expert advisors onboard.
Custom security plan: You'll receive support in developing a clear, actionable plan for your organization.
Fully funded cohorts: These cohorts are generously funded by NTEN's partners and so are entirely free to attend.
Peer networking: Live events to connect with others facing similar challenges.

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