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Some great resources that we recommend in our cybersecurity training!

👉 Find more here: superhighways.org.uk/latest/cyber...

AI and Network Attacks Redefine Cybersecurity Risks on Safer Internet Day 2026  As Safer Internet Day 2026 approaches, expanding AI capabilities and a rise in network-based attacks are reshaping digital risk. Automated systems now drive both legitimate platforms and criminal activity, prompting leaders at Ping Identity, Cloudflare, KnowBe4, and WatchGuard to call for updated approaches to identity management, network security, and user education. Traditional defences are struggling against faster, more adaptive threats, pushing organisations to rethink protections across access, infrastructure, and human behaviour. While innovation delivers clear benefits, it also equips attackers with powerful tools, increasing risks for businesses, schools, and policymakers who fail to adapt.   Ping Identity highlights a widening gap between legacy security models and modern AI operations. Systems designed for static environments are ill-suited to dynamic AI applications that operate independently and make real-time decisions. Alex Laurie, the company’s go-to-market CTO, explained that AI agents now behave like active users, initiating processes, accessing sensitive data, and choosing next steps without human prompts. Because their actions closely resemble those of real people, distinguishing between human and machine activity is increasingly difficult. Without proper oversight, these agents can introduce unpredictable risks and expand organisational attack surfaces.  Laurie advocates moving beyond static credentials toward continuous, verified trust. Instead of assuming legitimacy after login, organisations should validate identity, intent, and context at every interaction. Access decisions must adapt in real time, guided by behaviour and current risk conditions. This approach enables AI innovation while protecting data and users in an environment filled with autonomous digital actors.  Cloudflare also warns of AI’s dual-use nature. While it boosts efficiency, it accelerates cybercrime by making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to detect. Pat Breen cited Australian data from 2024–25, when more than 1,200 cyber incidents required response, including a sharp rise in denial-of-service attacks. Such disruptions immediately impact essential services like healthcare, banking, education, transport, and government systems. Whether AI ultimately increases safety or risk depends on how quickly cyber defences evolve.  KnowBe4’s Erich Kron stresses the importance of digital mindfulness as AI-generated content and deepfakes spread. Identifying fake content is no longer a technical skill but a basic life skill. Verifying information, protecting personal data, using strong authentication, and keeping software updated are critical habits for reducing harm. WatchGuard Technologies reports a shift away from malware toward network-focused attacks.  Anthony Daniel notes that this trend reinforces the need for Zero Trust strategies that verify every connection. Safer Internet Day underscores that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, strengthened through consistent, everyday actions.

AI and Network Attacks Redefine Cybersecurity Risks on Safer Internet Day 2026 #AItechnology #AIthreats #CyberSecurity

AVOCADO+ Lite is an 8-week course designed for leaders of BAMER non-profits working with underrepresented UK communities. It focuses on improving operational efficiency and funding sustainability through specialised training and support.

Apply now: theavocadofoundation.typeform.com/to/IIhYYL9A

Ready to take your organisation forward on its digital transformation journey? 💫

We worked with Alex Mecklenburg to create a series of videos to help navigate change confidently. They can be used for any process but we chose implementing a new database.

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2025 was a year of resilience and innovation for the charity sector, and we have no doubt 2026 will be even bigger and better.

Explore our highlights from the year: superhighways.org.uk/who-we-are/o...

We pledge to keep the momentum going!!

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Want to learn how to clearly communicate the impact your charity is making to your stakeholders? 📊

Then you should join our 'How to Tell Your Story' webinar this Wednesday at 10am - it’s guaranteed to get your creativity flowing!

Tickets start from £36:
https://bit.ly/43n4G9U

🌐 It’s #GetOnlineWeek!

Looking for ways to boost digital inclusion? Check out our roundup of top resources
👉 superhighways.org.uk/training-adv...

Plus, explore Digital Nation 2025 insights from Good Things Foundation:
👉 www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...

The Boring Fund - Open Collective We support small non-profit organisations (UK) by only funding the really boring (but essential) stuff like insurance, accountancy or admin

The Boring Fund will be open for applications in November.

If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look.

They welcome donations too.

Build a free website for your Refugee Community Organisation - Superhighways

Opportunity for London-based community Refugee orgs! @superhighways.bsky.social are offering help with creating a website or setting one up! Followed by three weeks of training to help you confidently update and manage it.

Info at link below:
superhighways.org.uk/training-adv...

Communications training for London's equality organisations | Media Trust Stronger Voices is a transformative, six-month strategic communications training programme specifically designed for UK equality organisations, grassroots community-centred movements, and user-led cha...

🚨 Applications for Stronger Voices close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 23 September:
mediatrust.org/stronger-voices

Need help telling your charity's story with data? Join @reasondigital.bsky.social's free webinar, 'From Stats to Story - Visual Storytelling with Infographics'

🗓️ Thursday 21st August
🕙 10–11am
📍Teams

Sign up now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/89fc15...

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📊 Big thanks to everyone who joined Day 1 of our VCSE London Data Dashboard launch at #LondonDataWeek!

50+ attendees, great feedback, and 74% said they’ll use the dashboard to inform their work. Explore it here: lnkd.in/d4JKMxHc

More to come at today’s second session!

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📢 New case study for #LondonDataWeek!

With support from Superhighways, @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social has been using Power BI to streamline reporting, and uncover insights faster.

Read the story here: datawise.london/stories/miss...

#LDW2025 #DatawiseLondon #VCSEData #PowerBI #DataForGood

Digital Skills Festival 2025 Social Media Strategy for Charities Wednesday 16 July - Thursday 17 July Cursor hand icon

There's only ONE WEEK to go until our Digital Skills Festival 2025 🚀

Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy!

Tickets start from £126:
mediatrust.org/events/digit...

🌟 New case study for #LondonDataWeek! 🌟

With support from Superhighways, Precious Counselling & Mentoring CIC built their own Airtable system to manage data, improve services and show impact.

Read more: datawise.london/stories/prec...

London Data Week is live! 🚀

Explore how data is shaping our city with events from
DataKind UK, Flourish, LOTI, and many many more.

🔗 londondataweek.org

#LDW25 #LondonDataWeek #DataForGood

🚀 London Data Week is HERE July 7-13 sees London transform into a data playground where data becomes accessible, creative and community-centered. This isn't your typical tech conference, @london.gov.uk and Alan Turing Inst have bootstrapped over 50+ inspiring community-led events 🧵1/7

⏳ 1 Week to Go: Join us for our “Embracing the Future of AI in Healthcare” event, a full-day workshop organised as part of London Data Week 2025.

📅 10 July
⏰ 10:00am- 3:30pm

londondataweek.org/ldw25-events...

@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

#AI4Health #LDW25 #LondonDataWeek

Next week, I am running another free webinar with @easyfundraising.

Book your place here 👇

Your social media mix - is it time for a rethink.

Website accessibility resources for small charities - Superhighways Free software to improve the accessibility of small charity websites

Accessibility isn’t optional. It’s essential.

To end #SmallCharityWeek, we’re sharing a powerful resource to help small charities make their websites inclusive for everyone.

💡 Start making your site accessible today: superhighways.org.uk/latest/website-accessibility

Tech isn’t just a tool... it’s your charity’s engine.
This #SmallCharityWeek, make sure it’s running smoothly:

⚙️ Fix sluggish laptops:
👉 superhighways.org.uk/latest/speed-up-your-sluggish-laptop

📈 Choose a database that helps you prove your impact:
👉 datawise.london/resources/choosing-a-database

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Juggling social media alongside everything else at your charity? 🤹🏽

Check out our new #SmallCharityWeek guide all about how you can get the most from your limited time - so you can make sure every post counts!

Read now on our Resource Hub:
mediatrust.org/resource-hub...

Funding your tech and digital infrastructure - Superhighways

Small Charity Week - Day 2️⃣

This year's theme is 'Financial Resilience'.

We know that many small charities face challenges accessing reliable, up-to-date tech. But the right tools can make all the difference.

Need help funding your digital infrastructure? Check out our resource 👇

Encrypting your devices with Windows BitLocker - Superhighways

Small Charity Week – Day 1!

For day 1 of Small Charity Week, we're sharing a resource on digital security.

Our most accessed guide? Encrypting your devices with Windows BitLocker. Clearly, it's a hot topic!

💡 Check out our blog for tips: superhighways.org.uk/latest/encry...

It’s #SmallCharityWeek 2025 - a time to celebrate the incredible work of small charities across the UK 🥳

Stay tuned for the best of Superhighways' resources on all things digital, data and tech.

And if there's anything we've missed, or you'd like to know more about, just let us know!

Webinar and tutorial: Unpaid Care Dashboard Please join the Centre for Care for a lunchtime webinar where we will discuss the origins and design of the dashboard. We will provide a step by step tutorial to demonstrate how to use the dashboard a...

Curious about unpaid care in your area?

Join the @centreforcare.bsky.social on July 10th, 12–1pm for a session exploring their new Unpaid Care Dashboard — an interactive tool using Census data to uncover key insights on carers across England & Wales.

🔗 Sign up today

Pro bono and donated digital, data and tech schemes - Superhighways

Many small charities are stuck with outdated or no tech, but help is out there.

We’ve compiled a guide to pro-bono and discounted advice & tech for the voluntary sector:
🔗 superhighways.org.uk/latest/pro-b...

💬 Have we missed something? Tell us!

🤖 Generative #AI - a ground shift for the #thirdsector?

🎧 Listen in to the AI charity taskforce gurus, @dannno.bsky.social Director at #CAST @techforgoodcast.bsky.social & @zoeamar.bsky.social founder of Zoe Amar Digital

⭐ #DanSutch #ZoeAmar #charities #digital #TheCharityShow