Many non-profits don't have any kind of system in place to protect their sensitive data. This can be a big issue when your digital content touches the lives of those who are affected by your mission. If you're not aware of the potential impact of your digital footprint, it's easy to make a mistake. Risk assessment is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risk of a particular action. It's the same process used by government agencies to assess the safety of the products they approve. When I saw how much time it took to get anything done at a typical technology company, I could not wait to switch to a non-profit organization.