Digital Security Resources

A curated index of trusted tools, organizations, and helplines assisting civil society and high-risk individuals.

GuideElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Surveillance Self-Defense

Practical guides to protect yourself online, from threat modelling basics to tool-specific instructions.

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journalistsHRDstrainers
Languages:
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GuideTactical Tech & Front Line Defenders

Security in-a-Box

Digital security tools and tactics for activists and human rights defenders, co-developed by Front Line Defenders and Tactical Tech.

Audience:
HRDsjournalists
Languages:
enesfrarruvi
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GuideAccess Now

Access Now Digital Security Guide Library

Guides covering account security, device hardening, and incident response for civil society.

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journalistsHRDs
Languages:
enaresfrru
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HelplineAccess Now

Access Now Digital Security Helpline

Free 24/7 technical support for activists, journalists, and HRDs. Available in 10 languages.

Audience:
journalistsHRDstrainers
Languages:
enesfrarruptuk
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HelplineFront Line Defenders

Front Line Defenders Digital Security

Digital security support and security grants for human rights defenders at risk.

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HRDs
Languages:
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HelplineAmnesty International

Amnesty International Security Lab

Forensic analysis and digital security resources for civil society members facing targeted surveillance.

Audience:
journalistsHRDs
Languages:
enesfr
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ToolAmnesty International Security Lab

MVT — Mobile Verification Toolkit

Open-source tool by Amnesty Security Lab for forensic analysis of Android and iOS devices for spyware indicators.

Audience:
trainersresearchers
Languages:
en
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ToolSignal Foundation

Signal Messenger

End-to-end encrypted messaging. Recommended for sensitive communications.

Audience:
journalistsHRDstrainers
Languages:
en
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ToolThe Tor Project

Tor Browser

Anonymity network and browser for censorship circumvention and surveillance protection.

Audience:
journalistsHRDs
Languages:
enesfrruar
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TrainingHivos

Digital Defenders Partnership

Emergency support and training grants for human rights defenders facing digital threats.

Audience:
HRDstrainers
Languages:
enesfr
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