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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month approaches in October, it’s the perfect time for leaders to strengthen their commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and protecting the trust placed in our organizations. Whether you’re guiding a school board or leading local government, knowing and practicing robust cyber principles is essential.
Our featured guides this month, the Guide to a more cyber-savvy school board and Modern cybersecurity for local governments: Best practices and next steps, offer actionable insights, shared security standards and practical steps to create a culture of cyber resilience. By preparing now and aligning everyone with the “rules of the road,” we can reduce risks and ensure continuity in the face of evolving cyber challenges.
Listen to Dr. Chad Bledsoe, President of Montgomery Community College and Scott Bridgen, General Manager, Audit and Risk at Diligent in new episodes of our Leading with purpose podcast talking about financial oversight and risk management and what that means for public facing boards.
Find links to both podcasts here (and wherever you find your podcasts).
Strengthen your organization's data protection and boost security in Diligent Community by following these best practices:
Transitioning to digital board packet management was a game-changer for Visalia Unified School District's information security. By using Diligent Community, the district was able to securely share confidential materials online, eliminating risks tied to physical distribution, and reassuring staff and stakeholders that sensitive data was fully protected.
“Diligent Community allows community members to see the board function as a well-oiled machine. No one thinks we’ve buried something deep into the pages, and we’ve received positive feedback publicly and privately.” Administrator, Visalia Unified School District
Join us September 25th for our next webinar, "Managing budget risk with smart oversight." Panelists in this fireside chat will share strategies and tools needed to manage financial risk effectively with practical insights and actionable steps to ensure your organization’s financial health and stability. Register now!
Upcoming events where you can visit our booth to connect with our team
More events to attend for the rest of the year.
More seasonal events to celebrate with your board.
This month’s champion is Melisa Olsen who is Board of Education Specialist at Colorado Springs School District 11. Congratulations Melisa!
Find out more about our champion here.
We would love to hear from you if you think someone should be a Diligent Community Champions. You can nominate them here!
Meet all our Community Champions
This month, for our People of Purpose series, we are excited to highlight a dedicated member of our Diligent Community team who is here to support you.
Tammy McIvor is a Senior Client Advocate on the MDO team. Her story with Diligent began over a decade ago, when she joined iCompass in 2014. When iCompass was acquired by Diligent, Tammy embraced the opportunity to transition into a client-facing role, and she’s been thriving ever since.
Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month:
We love to hear what leaders think about issues and key topics that affect mission-driven organizations.
How important is cybersecurity to your board and organization? Take a moment to tell us about this in this month’s survey (and you could win a $50 gift card!).
