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2026-01-06
MODULE 1 – Digital Security for Civil Society
Who is this module for?
- CSO staff and volunteers
- National platform coordination teams
- Human rights defenders, journalists and activists
What this module covers
This module strengthens organisations’ abilities to protect themselves, their data and their communities online. It addresses practical digital security risks faced by civil society, including surveillance, hacking, account takeovers and online harassment.
Key topics include:
- Digital hygiene and risk assessment
- Protecting devices, accounts, and communications
- Safer use of social media and messaging tools
- Organisational protocols for digital incidents
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How members can use it
- Self-paced learning for staff and volunteers
- Internal security trainings and refreshers
- Onboarding for new team members
- Peer learning sessions within platforms
Want to go further?
Members interested in replicating this module or becoming digital security trainers can request facilitation support, adapted materials, or peer coaching through Forus via [email protected]