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Cyber threats can put sensitive information and ministry operations at serious risk. Explore these resources from our United Church of Christ Financial Ministries partners for practical guidance on recognizing threats and protecting your church or organization.
Cybersecurity Is Modern Stewardship
Security Awareness: Phishing and the Art of Deception
Stay Alert for Messaging Scams
Read MoreCyber crime is on the rise, and cyber criminals love to seek out unsuspecting organizations. Safeguarding information can help deter theft, preserve privacy, and avoid lawsuits.
Everything from mailing lists and donation records to Social Security information to banking information may be kept in a church database or filing cabinet. Unsecured, this data and protected personal information, could make your attendees, donors, and employees vulnerable to thieves—putting both your ministry and them at risk. Carefully protecting data and information not only makes business sense, but it also can reduce the likelihood of crippling data loss, embarrassing public disclosures, and lawsuits.
Read MoreMarc Gerardis, insurance agent for the Southwest Conference, recently shared these tips with us.
Repair scams tend to increase after storms and disasters, but they can happen year-round.
Pay attention to these five misleading comments:
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