To function as a cohesive team the board members of non-profit organizations must have tools to communicate. They often have to deal with sensitive data that could be disastrous if placed in wrong hands and should be kept confidential. Despite the widespread use of digital communication such as texting, email and messaging apps they aren't entry level data analyst job secure enough to be used for board business, making boards open to cyberattacks.

Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring a variety of experiences, skills, and knowledge to their positions. Many board directors also have other careers or jobs. Being juggling these multiple obligations and responsibilities it can be difficult for them to maintain constant contact with one another.

The good news is that the right technology can aid. Integrating a chat, message and collaboration platform with a board management software or a document system will reduce the time spent, preventing duplication and data loss. It can also guard against cyberattacks and safeguard confidential conversations and documents.

Volunteer board members are typically high-profile individuals with access to highly sensitive information. Hackers are aware and are targeting them with phishing attacks as well as ransomware, which is where criminals threaten to release private information unless they are paid a certain amount of money. A board could also be subject to negative consequences from regulatory authorities or loss of confidence if sensitive documents are accidentally shared via unsecured channels such as email or a mobile device. To avoid this, the ideal solution should include strict cybercheckboxes, as well as an audit trail to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data.