As more organizations adopt 4th sector models—operating at the intersection of business, government, and nonprofit missions—they're navigating complex responsibilities with real security stakes.

These mission-driven entities often handle sensitive personal, financial, and public-sector data, but without the robust cybersecurity infrastructure of the corporate world.

That creates a perfect storm for:

📉 Data privacy vulnerabilities

🔗 Third-party risks from partners with weaker controls

🔄 Gaps in governance due to hybrid structures

👥 Limited cybersecurity training among staff and volunteers

In our rush to drive social impact, we can’t afford to overlook information security. Risk management must become a core function—not just an IT issue, but a leadership priority.

Whether you’re leading a social enterprise, funding one, or partnering with one, it’s time to ask:

➡️ Are we protecting the mission as well as we’re promoting it?

Let’s raise the bar—because trust is the foundation of impact.