Digital Security Training (DST) Series with PROTO

In collaboration with Proto, Team SFLC.in, conducted a three-day series of Digital Security Training (DST) sessions on 08, 15 and 22 February, 2024. The training sessions were designed to equip journalists from Asia-Pacific region with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the digital world safely.

The Digital Security Training (DST) sessions were conducted virtually by Vignesh, Technologist, SFLC.in and Gyan P Tripathi, Fellow, SFLC.in.

Digital Security Training (DST) Session 1

Date: 08.02.2024

Participants: 17

Topics Covered:

• Legal implications and aspects of privacy

• Legal and Policy developments

• Understanding the consequences of sensitive data leaks

• Data breaches identification and safeguarding measures

• Data profiling and threat modelling

Digital Security Training (DST) Session 2

Date: 15.02.2024

Participants: 17

Topics Covered:

• Recognizing vulnerabilities and strengths

• Designing security protocols

• Password management and encryption

• Antivirus Softwares

• Safe usage of public Wi-Fi networks

• Secure communication practices on instant messaging applications

Digital Security Training (DST) Session 3

Date: 22.02.2024

Participants: 22

Topics Covered:

• Email security and privacy settings

• Detection of spyware and stalkware

• Privacy settings optimization

• Balancing personal and professional data on social media

• Preventing hacking and doxing using Password Managers with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Countering Bots and Trolls

• Fundamentals of Phone-tapping and Device seizures

• Countering online harassment and suspicious behaviour on smartphones

As Journalists continue to navigate an increasingly digitized world, these Digital Security Training (DST) sessions serve as valuable resources providing them with insightful information and best practices to safeguard their data, communications and online presence, while upholding the integrity of their work.

Training Facilitators:

1. Vignesh, Technologist, SFLC.in

2. Gyan P Tripathi, Fellow, SFLC.in

SFLC.in is open to collaborating with organizations to conduct pro bono Digital Security Trainings (DST) and help individuals across the globe safeguard their digital spaces. Write to us at mail@sflc.in if you are interested in a DST.