Podcast Episode
#5 Guest Episode | Compromised Every 31 Seconds: What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Cybersecurity Ft. Trey Tucker
About this episode
Send us Fan MailMost nonprofits assume they're too small to matter to hackers — and that assumption is exactly what makes them a target. In this episode of the Executive Thought Partner Podcast, Dr. Dan Freeman sits down with Trey Tucker of ATNET to unpack why nonprofits have quietly become one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals. They cover the real mechanics of an attack — from AI-sharpened phishing emails that are nearly impossible to spot, to deepfake scams that have cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars — and why volunteers and board members, often overlooked in security training, end up being the weakest link in the chain.The conversation moves from the scary stuff to the practical: what cyber insurance actually covers (and where the gaps are), why password managers and MFA are non-negotiable basics, and a rundown of free or deeply discounted tools — from Microsoft 365 nonprofit pricing to CISA's free phishing simulations — that make real protection possible even on a shoestring budget. Trey closes with a stat that reframes the whole conversation: small businesses are compromised every 31 seconds in the U.S. This episode is a clear-eyed, non-alarmist look at what it actually takes to protect your donors, your team, and your mission.Website: https://expertip.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-tucker/?skipRedirect=trueExplanatory Video: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCastbyAT-NETSupport the show📝 If you're reading this and you're in the higher ed, collegiate athletics, or general nonprofit field, I'd love for you to take my survey.Available for Speaking I'm available for keynotes, leadership retreats, roundtable discussions, and executive panels on fundraising, decision-making, organizational culture, and philanthropic advising. If you're building a lineup for your next event, I'd love to be in that conversation. → Reach out at dan@fsgventures.biz or schedule hereIf you made it this far, I'd love to schedule time to connect with you.Schedule time with meConnect with me on LinkedIn