Cuseum Security Report
Cybersecurity for cultural institutions.
The Cuseum Security Report is your guide to understanding and addressing cybersecurity challenges in the cultural sector. Through hypothetical case studies tailored to museums and cultural institutions, we explore potential threats, their real-world implications, and actionable solutions to prevent them.
Inside the report
A look at what's covered — hypothetical scenarios designed to help your team recognize, prevent, and respond to common cybersecurity risks.
The phishing campaign at a regional art museum
A hypothetical mid-size museum receives a wave of targeted phishing emails impersonating its development director. The report walks through how the attack unfolds, the donor data at risk, and the controls — MFA, awareness training, and email authentication — that stop it.
Ransomware at a historic site
A fictional historic site is hit with ransomware after a vendor account is compromised. We explore segmentation, backups, and incident response practices that determine whether operations continue — or grind to a halt.
A leaky third-party integration
A botanical garden integrates with an unvetted marketing tool that exposes member data. The case demonstrates how vendor due diligence and least-privilege API scopes prevent broad exposure.
Insider mistake at a museum membership office
A well-meaning staff member exports a member list to a personal device. The report covers DLP, access controls, and policy guardrails that limit accidental data loss.
Why this report exists
Cultural institutions hold deeply sensitive data — donor records, member details, payment data — and operate with lean technical teams. This report reflects Cuseum's commitment to transparency and our mission to empower institutions with the knowledge to protect their data effectively.
Who it's for
Museum directors, IT and operations leads, membership and development teams, and anyone responsible for safeguarding a cultural institution's digital presence.
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