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Update
October 29, 2025

We're excited to announce the launch of a new free Community Learning Series starting in January 2026. This series dedicated to sharing accessible cybersecurity knowledge from nonprofit professionals to community members looking to protect their families. The events will move beyond technical jargon to provide practical, actionable steps that can be implemented immediately, regardless of budget or prior experience.

"Our goal is to empower our community with the confidence and skills to defend against digital threats," said Kai Dailey, program manager and founder of 501Secure. "You don't need to be an IT expert to learn basic steps that can significantly reduce cyber risk for your organization and family. Our series is very human-centered. We talk about practical, low-cost efforts and how to apply, including having those conversations with co-workers or family members."

The initial lineup for the 2025 series includes the following events:

Cybersecurity Awareness on a Shoestring: Practical Steps for Small Budgets

Navigating Google Workspace Security Checklists for Admins

Create a Plan to Secure Your Nonprofit Against Online Threats

Managing Cybersecurity for Older Family Members

Specific dates, session details, and registration information for the January events can be found on our schedule page: https://www.501secure.org/schedule. All events will be free and open to the public. Some are online events and others will be held at local libraries in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.

About 501Secure
501Secure is a Mabel G. Ragland Institute program committed to strengthening the digital resilience of nonprofits. We provide specialized, accessible cybersecurity services and training tailored specifically to address the unique constraints, missions, and technology environments of nonprofits. Our goal is to ensure every nonprofit can execute its mission without fear of disruption from cyber threats.

Media Contact:
Kai Dailey, Program Manager
501Secure
kai@501secure.org
www.501secure.org
Office: 509-903-5434
Mobile: 509-850-4834

Update

501Secure Announces Community Learning Series for January 2026

October 29, 2025

Press Release

Spokane, WA, October 26, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Kai Dailey, a local advocate for nonprofit technology and cybersecurity, joined a panel discussion at the INTERFACE Spokane 2025 technology conference on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Dailey is the Program Manager of the Spokane-based nonprofit program 501Secure and Executive Director of its host organization, Ragland Institute. And is also a member of the INTERFACE Advisory Council. Dailey brought her experience, including previous roles as an IT Managed Services program manager and Chief Information Security Officer for a Seattle nonprofit consultancy.

Panel Focus: Stretching IT Dollars
The interactive discussion, "How to Spend Wisely on Your IT Needs in Spokane," was held in Theater 1 at the Spokane Convention Center. The panel focused on strategies for managing budgets amid significant vendor cost increases.

Dailey’s work with 501Secure focuses on boosting the confidence and capabilities of nonprofit staff to manage their organizations' cybersecurity risks. She noted that while nonprofits face IT security challenges similar to small businesses, they often have less flexibility in managing those challenges due to restrictions on how their funding can be used.

“Organizations commonly use non-program allocated operating funds to pay for technology and security improvements,” said Dailey. "It was a major challenge to find funders willing to help nonprofits upgrade infrastructure or pay for the high monthly subscription fees required for enterprise-level A.I. security tools. This leaves our community nonprofits without the resources to adequately defend themselves against cyber attacks and social engineering. I look forward to highlighting this funding gap during the discussion and describing the common, creative approaches nonprofits can take to make the most of every technology dollar."

INTERFACE Spokane was a full-day conference bringing together IT professionals and vendors to discuss the latest in information security, infrastructure, cloud computing, and disaster recovery.

About 501Secure
501Secure is a Spokane-based nonprofit program dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities and confidence of nonprofit organizations by providing accessible, low-cost or free cybersecurity awareness training and consulting.

Media Contact:
Kai Dailey, Program Manager
501Secure
kai@501secure.org
www.501secure.org
Office: 509-903-5434
Mobile: 509-850-4834

Press Release

Local Nonprofit Tech Leader Kai Dailey Joined INTERFACE Spokane Panel on IT Budgeting Challenges

October 26, 2025

Press Release

Spokane, WA, October 17, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Spokane, Washington – Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 – During October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a Spokane-based nonprofit program, 501Secure.org, is stepping up to help Spokane, Eastern Washington, and Northern Idaho nonprofits reduce their vulnerability to cyber attacks by providing free, live, remote cybersecurity awareness training.

501Secure is a registered Cybersecurity Awareness Champion with the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Its core mission is to protect fellow nonprofits from threats that can seriously impact an organization’s mission, such as account hijacking and scams that lead to data and financial loss. The free training is designed to provide nonprofits with essential knowledge needed to manage risk in cloud-first work environments.

As a small nonprofit itself, 501Secure understands the importance of safeguarding critical community services. Cybercriminals focus most of their effort on targeting humans through a variety of phishing attacks and scams. Instructor-led awareness training is an effective way to reduce the likelihood of an employee clicking on a phishing email link or falling for a fake invoice or bank transfer scam.

"Nonprofits are highly valued targets for cybercriminals because of the sensitive data they hold and their limited resources for security," said Kai Dailey, 501Secure program manager. "As a nonprofit ourselves, we understand resource constraints such as limited time for training and a limited tech budget, which often means security measures can become lower priorities. Offering this training is a core part of our mission to improve the nonprofit community’s capability to secure its vital work. In particular, we want to serve smaller teams of less than 50 people. It’s never too early for a startup nonprofit to establish awareness training for their team, even if they only have one part-time staff member and two volunteers. If those people have access to online accounts and data, they need training."

The free training addresses the unique security challenges faced by cloud-first, remote teams. It can serve as a refresher training or an introductory training for teams just beginning their awareness programs. Access to a 60-minute, self-paced companion tutorial is also included to reinforce the training for 60-days after the live presentation.

Offer Details and Enrollment

To receive the free training, nonprofits must:

Be a registered 501(c)(3) or registered as a nonprofit in their state of incorporation

Register and book their slot by November 21, 2025.

Training delivery will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis during the months of December 2025 through March 30, 2026.

Nonprofits interested in securing a training session should visit 501secure.org.

About 501Secure
501Secure is a Mabel G. Ragland Institute program committed to strengthening the digital resilience of nonprofits. We provide specialized, accessible cybersecurity services and training tailored specifically to address the unique constraints, missions, and technology environments of nonprofits. Our goal is to ensure every nonprofit can execute its mission without fear of disruption from cyber threats.

Media Contact:
Kai Dailey, Program Manager
501Secure
kai@501secure.org
www.501secure.org
Office: 509-903-5434
Mobile: 509-850-4834

Press Release

Local Nonprofit Offers Free Online Safety Training to Spokane Nonprofits in Recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 17, 2025

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