SA Police Legacy is proud to announce a new partnership with leading cyber security firm OpSys, which will now manage all aspects of the charity’s digital protection.
This significant assistance will enable SA Police Legacy to remain focused on its work supporting police families when the unthinkable happens.
The partnership comes at a time when not-for-profits (NFPs) across Australia are facing an increasing number of cyber threats. A recent review of the sector found that one in eight NFPs reported experiencing a cyber security incident or breach in the past year.[1]
Matthew Fabri, Founder and Managing Director at OpSys, said the firm was proud to be supporting SA Police Legacy.
“One of the things we’re passionate about at OpSys is to protect organisations doing good in the community. SA Police Legacy’s work is vital, and we want to ensure they can focus on the great work they’re doing supporting police families, without worrying about cyber threats,” Mr Fabri said.
He explained that not-for-profits often face heightened cyber risks due to limited budgets and smaller IT teams, despite holding vast amounts of sensitive data — including financial information.
“Across OpSys Australia’s NFP clients, we see over 2,100 attempted intrusions on cloud environments every month, and this is fairly consistent throughout the year”, Mr Fabri said.
As part of the new partnership, OpSys will provide full-spectrum cyber security services at no cost to SA Police Legacy — including training for all staff to ensure the charity remains protected at every level.
“We’re offering our services pro bono so that SA Police Legacy can safeguard its people, partners, and donors, while reinvesting every possible dollar into supporting Police Legatees,” Mr Fabri said.
“Our dedicated police officers dedicate their lives to protecting us. This is us doing our bit for them.”
SA Police Legacy Manager Karen Cucchiarelli welcomed the partnership and expressed the charity’s deep appreciation for OpSys’ support.
“As a charity, we want as much money as possible to go to Police Legatees,” Mrs Cucchiarelli said.
“We are currently supporting 350 police widows and widowers and 40 children who have lost a parent.”
“Thanks to OpSys, money that would have been invested in cyber security can instead be allocated to helping these police families, all of whom have faced some kind of tragedy,” Mrs Cucchiarelli said.
“We are extremely grateful to OpSys for their support and expertise. We hope this is a partnership that continues for many years to come.”
[1] Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector report by Infoxchange
