NetHope will share findings from the 2026 State of Humanitarian and Development Cybersecurity Report, outlining key insights and practical strategies to help nonprofits strengthen their security posture amid a persistently challenging threat environment.
Nonprofits operate in some of the world's most difficult environments, where safeguarding sensitive data can be a matter of life and death. At a time of significant funding cuts and increased hostility toward nonprofits, threat levels remain more worrying than ever—recent reports from Microsoft, Okta, and others confirm the sector remains a prominent target for espionage, credential theft, and disruption.
Join us as we unveil findings from the 2026 State of Humanitarian and Development Cybersecurity Report. While there's progress to celebrate, this year's data also reveals the impact of the funding crisis, with IT teams working to contain threats despite reduced staffing, tighter budgets, and less board support.
Our panel of specialists will walk through the report's major findings, discuss their implications for the sector, and share recommendations for driving collective action and donor investment.
Daniela Weber is the Director of NetHope's Center for the Digital Nonprofit, where she leads research on emerging technologies and guides nonprofits through digital transformation. She also heads NetHope's AI research, helping organizations adopt AI safely, ethically, and equitably to strengthen their work with communities facing crisis. With 30+ years of IT and consulting experience across global industries, Daniela has dedicated the last decade to empowering NGOs to use technology for human, social, and environmental good.
Nino Hares is NetHope's Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and a veteran cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience across NGOs and the private sector. He specializes in building resilient security strategies, protecting sensitive data, and navigating the evolving threat landscape. Nino has strengthened the digital security posture of major nonprofits and global companies alike, earning recognition as a trusted advisor committed to continuous learning and advancing cybersecurity best practices.
