Civil society
Ideal for :
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), associations, foundations, universities, think tanks, human rights organizations, civil-society research institutions, and policy-oriented bodies.
What we do
Cybterra helps civil society organizations protect themselves — so that their work, their contacts, and their impact endure.
In the search for a better world, we encounter admirable initiatives every day — people and organizations fighting against oppression, injustice, and violations of human dignity. They have our deep respect and support.
Yet these very organizations are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyberattacks — state-directed, targeted, and professional. Those who stand up for human rights, democracy, and an open society become the target of those who fight against these values.
Our approach
Seven phases, one clear outcome
1. In-depth assessment
We analyze your current security posture and show you where your organization is vulnerable — from your IT infrastructure to publicly accessible information.
2. OSINT Scan — What Does an Attacker Know About You?
We examine what information about your organization can be found publicly — leaked credentials, internal documents, or contact details that are inadvertently exposed. Stolen data is frequently used to prepare targeted phishing attacks.
3. Security Awareness Training
Your staff and volunteers are your most important line of defense — and at the same time your greatest vulnerability. We give them hands-on training to recognize phishing, social engineering, and targeted attacks, and to respond correctly.
4. Protecting Sensitive Communication & Contacts
We review your communication channels and give concrete recommendations on how to better protect sensitive information and contacts. Especially for organizations with politically exposed contacts, a data breach can have life-threatening consequences.
5. Emergency Plan & Incident Response
What do you do when it happens? Together with you, we develop a clear emergency plan — so you can respond in a structured way when it counts. This includes reporting processes for data protection authorities, internal communication, and initial forensic measures.
6. Compliance & Documentation
We review your mandatory documentation — data protection policies, GDPR compliance, and IT security concepts — and support you in improving them, so you are legally covered if the worst happens.
7. Ongoing Support
After the analysis, we don't leave you on your own. We support you in implementing the measures — flexibly, predictably, and without unnecessary effort.
The outcome
A stronger security posture, reduced risk exposure, and the confidence that your organization is genuinely protected.
Business Value
What you gain
Full visibility
A clear picture of your current security posture — no jargon, immediately actionable.
Risk reduction
Targeted measures reduce real risks — data breaches, outages, and cyberattacks.
Trust of your partners
Funders, cooperation partners, and media trust your organization.
Awareness across the team
All staff — including volunteers — are aware of the threats.
Guided Support
We stay with you — continuous support throughout the entire cycle.
Business Continuity Plan
A structured response instead of chaos when it counts.
Scope of Cybterra's services
What would be different?
Without cybterra With cybterra
File server accessible without protection
Attack noticed only after the damage is done
Extent of the damage unclear
Staff susceptible to phishing
Breach notification made under time pressure
Contacts at risk
Access rights reviewed & secured
Early detection through vulnerability analysis
Clear documentation & forensic preparation
Trained team recognizes attacks
Emergency plan & reporting processes ready
Sensitive data better protected
Engagement Process
Discovery Call
We listen, understand your needs and the context, and define the scope.
Assessment
We evaluate your entire security strategy and identify gaps.
Strategy Session
We deliver a clear report with prioritized recommendations. We discuss findings and create your action plan together.
Implementation
We assist you in implementing the planned measures.