Digisec resources
Digital Security Research and Resources for Human Rights Defenders
Resources by topic
Secure your devices - These resources will help you understand when to use full disk encryption and antivirus.
Protect your accounts using strong passwords, pw managers, 2fa - These resources include videos that explain why strong passwords are so important, how to use password managers, and how to use two factor authentication to protect your accounts.
Safe internet browsing using VPN and Tor browser - These resources will help you keep your internet activities private by using a virtual private network (VPN) or the Tor internet browser. These are very helpful tools if you think an adversary has the capacity and interest to monitor and surveil your activities online.
Protect your information
Protect your communication
How the internet works
Emergency support
Communities for support and advice
Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline works with individuals and organizations around the world to keep them safe online. If you’re at risk, they can help you improve your digital security practices to keep out of harm’s way. If you’re already under attack, they provide rapid-response emergency assistance. Their 24/7 services are available with support in nine languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Arabic, and Italian. They respond to all requests within two hours. https://www.accessnow.org/help/
Resources by language
Other
Research on transnational repression -- This wiki page is a collection of research on the topic of transnational repression, including digital transnational repression.
Resisting Digital Authoritarianism - a recorded panel discussion from the Resistance Bureau. This show will therefore bring together thought leaders, digital activists, and those who have been spied on themselves to discuss these threats to freedom and how they can be effectively countered. What can be done to push back against the expansion of digital surveillance? And how can we protect citizens’ basic human rights from governments that are clearly determined to hack into their lives and monitor their every move? Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg3CQXEe7K0
This is a draft list, which will is being worked on:
Totem Project:
for free, self-paced sessions on the basics
https://wiki.orgsec.community/
for Organizational Security focused resources
Guides
https://freedom.press/training/
https://freedom.press/training/ -
Assessment tool and personalized digital safety plan for individuals:
