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Want to know where to start researching
safe, sustainable technology? Are you
currently developing a more secure and
stable technology environment for your
nonprofit? Here are some useful resources
we’ve gathered to help you. As the HSC
campaign progresses we will continue to
make best practices, tools and additional
resources available to assist with your
technology challenges.
Don't forget to get your free copy of the
Healthy and Secure Computing Workbooks
by signing up for our
campaign here.
Publications:
Windows XP Pro Effective Practices
Running Windows XP Professional desktops? Switched them on right out of the box? Know things could be running better? This document lays out HSC best practices (what we like to call for small and medium nonprofits around configuring your Windows XP Pro machines. It walks you through how ensure you're making the most of the capabilities of this robust operating system.
Windows 2000 Pro Effective Practices
Running Windows 2000 Professional desktops? Switched them on right out of the box? Know things could be running better? This document lays out HSC best practices (what we like to call [i]effective practices[/i]for small and medium nonprofits around configuring your Windows 2000 Pro machines. It walks you through how ensure you're making the most of the capabilities of this robust operating system.
Desktop Security Audit Protocols
Want to see how secure your Windows 2000 Pro and Windows XP Pro desktop machines are? Follow the HSC audit protocol and get a headstart in systematically improving desktop security in your nonprofit.
CompuMentor's technology experts worked with nonprofits and consultants to design this audit which looks at the most critical settings on your desktop machines. We wrote up clear step-by-step instructions so just about anyone can follow and fill out the audit. Understanding where you're vulnerable is the first step to securing your systems and saving your nonprofit time and money. This audit is the one covered by HSC's Windows Desktop Security Audit Training below. We cover how to work with your organization to prepare for the audit, the steps to take.
Training Curricula:
Use our curricula to host a training for nonprofit techies, accidental techies, and technology consultants; and for nonprofit managers. There are two trainings. They are designed to run in tandem to reach the two audiences needed for a successful Desktop Security Audit. CompuMentor ran these trainings in early 2006 with over 40 organizations.
The first training, HSC's Windows Desktop Security Audit, focuses on the mechanics of planning and implementing an audit. This one is designed for people with some hands-on technical skills and responsibilities. The training covers exactly how to perform the CompuMentor Desktop Security Audit and includes how to work with a nonprofit you are not employed by.
HSC's Windows Desktop Security Audit Trainers' Guide
Handouts
HSC's Desktop Security Audit Powerpoint
The second training, Security For Managers, covers technology security concepts from a non-technical perspective and prepares nonprofit managers to use a CompuMentor Desktop Security Audit to make sound decisions for the organizations technology infrastructure.
HSC's Security For Managers Trainers' Guide
HSC's Security For Managers Handouts
HSC's Security For Managers Powerpoint
Additional Links & Resources:
HSC Workbook
TechSoup's Technology Guide for Orgs Assisting Katrina Victims
Events:
Compumentor Event Page
Email us at hsc@compumentor.org and be sure to check back often to get the latest news about HSC!
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The CompuMentor desktop Security Audit was made possible through a generous grant from the Peninsula Community Foundation. 
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