NMO Cybersecurity Program

 

 

No Missed Opportunities Cybersecurity Program

Program Objective

To establish a robust cybersecurity framework that empowers NMO members to build resilient infrastructures capable of supporting external business clients securely and professionally.

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1. Program Structure

A. Core Pillars

1. Governance & Compliance

   • Define policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

   • Train members on applicable legal/regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, etc.).

2. Infrastructure Security

   • Network architecture reviews.

   • Secure cloud and on-prem deployment guides.

   • Endpoint protection & device management.

3. Application Security

   • Secure development lifecycle (SDLC) training.

   • Code audits & vulnerability scanning.

   • Use of secure frameworks and libraries.

4. Identity & Access Management

   • Role-based access control (RBAC).

   • MFA implementation across all systems.

   • Privileged access monitoring.

5. Incident Response & Disaster Recovery

   • IR playbooks and tabletop exercises.

   • Backup strategies and disaster recovery testing.

6. Security Awareness & Training

   • Continuous cybersecurity education for members.

   • Monthly workshops and simulated phishing tests.

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2. Program Components

A. Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment

• Initial assessment for each member’s organization.

• Gap analysis and tailored improvement roadmap.

B. Infrastructure Build Assistance

• Templates and checklists to build secure environments.

• Hands-on support for firewall configuration, secure data storage, and encrypted communications.

C. Toolkits & Partnerships

• Access to open-source and affordable security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon for nonprofits, Microsoft Defender, Bitwarden).

• Negotiated partnerships with cybersecurity vendors for discounted services.

D. Service Provider Certification

• Develop an NMO CyberSecure Certification.

• Members earn certification upon completing the program, signaling credibility to clients.

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3. Milestones

Phase	Milestone	Timeline
Phase 1	Program Launch, Resource Distribution	Month 1
Phase 2	Individual Member Assessments	Month 2-3
Phase 3	Infrastructure Hardening Workshops	Month 3-5
Phase 4	Policy & Documentation Development	Month 5-6
Phase 5	Training, Incident Response Planning	Month 6-8
Phase 6	Certification, External Business Readiness Evaluations	Month 9

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4. Success Metrics

• 100% of members complete cybersecurity assessments.

• 80% achieve “cyber secure” certification within 9 months.

• 0 critical vulnerabilities in infrastructure of certified members.

• Measurable improvements in incident detection and response times.

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5. Sustainability & Growth

• Create a peer mentoring network for cybersecurity support.

• Develop advanced modules (e.g., threat hunting, penetration testing).

• Continuous feedback loop for improvements and new challenges.

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