Tech for Social Good Podcast - Episode 2: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are increasingly a target for cyber-attacks and hackers. The news headlines tell the story—with many big-name nonprofits experiencing attacks, we really wonder is anyone safe. In this podcast, we learn tips and strategies for staying safe from Avanade's Global Cybersecurity Lead, Rajiv Sagar.
Host
![Almin Surani](-/media/images/thinking/almin-surani.jpg?ver=1&la=en&w=165&hash=c49c10c058485fb07bf22cd6f120893d)
Almin Surani
Global Nonprofit Digital Transformation Lead, Avanade
Almin Surani is the Global Nonprofit Digital Transformation Lead for Avanade. In this role, he works with Nonprofits around the world to ensure they have an effective and efficient digital transformation which will enable them to have a greater impact on their constituents. Almin brings over 15 years of experience in the Nonprofit sector including 10 years as CIO of the Canadian Red Cross. He also has over 20 years of experience in technology ranging from enterprise software to consumer software to consulting in both private and nonprofit organizations.
Featured Guests
![Rajiv Sagar](/-/media/images/thinking/rajiv-sagar.jpg?h=165&w=165&la=en-US&vs=2&hash=75B7530F52B69FAEBA5753B55CF43FCD)
Rajiv Sagar
Global Cybersecurity Consulting Lead, Avanade
As the leader of Avanade's Cybersecurity consulting services globally, Rajiv is focused on providing clients with a comprehensive security approach that leverages the strengths of Avanade, Accenture, and Microsoft. Prior to this, he oversaw Avanade's security business in Asia, Middle East, and Latin America, managing a range of security services from advisory to implementation and managed services.
Rajiv is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the consulting, technology services and outsourcing industry. He began his career with the United Nations and has since worked with top-tier companies such as Accenture and Microsoft, gaining valuable management skills and technical expertise across various continents including Africa, Europe, Americas and Asia.
Rajiv has a strong academic background, with an MBA from Warwick Business School (UK), a BSc. in Computer Science, and an MSc. in Systems Engineering (EU scholarship).