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Securing the Future: Activists and Decentralized Security Solutions

May 9, 2024, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Public Good App House

This event is designed to empower activists with the knowledge of decentralized technologies that serve to bolster privacy and enhance security measures.

Public Good App House

    About this event

    We have archived this event. You can view the recording here.

    In an age where the digital privacy and security of activists are under constant siege, the imperative for change-makers to equip themselves with the critical knowledge and tools to protect their missions and communities has never been more urgent.

    This event is designed to empower activists with the knowledge of decentralized technologies that serve to bolster privacy and enhance security measures.

    The agenda includes a blend of insightful talks and live demonstrations by leading Makers of public good technologies.

    App Demos

    1. Snowflake: a free and open-source censorship circumvention tool from The Tor Project.
    2. Signal: why most chat tools are problematic for privacy, how they can be exploited, and how Signal can help. Freedom of the Press Foundation will demo some basic Signal features that will benefit activists.
    3. Quiet: a "Slackier Signal" for teams doing sensitive work.
    4. Self-help security education with Surveillance Self-Defense: the EFF's repository of how-to guides and explainers for protecting yourself and your friends online.

    At the Event, You Will:

    1. Learn about the benefits of harnessing decentralized technologies to enhance security and privacy.
    2. Engage with leading public good technologists through product demonstrations.
    3. Participate in interactive Q&A sessions to delve deeper into the benefits and practical applications of decentralized solutions.
    4. Have an opportunity to foster new connections and collaborations for future projects with fellow activists, researchers, and program leaders during networking sessions.



    This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.

    Public Good App House is a project of Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup.

    Speakers

    • Lindsey Tulloch

      The Tor Project

      Privacy and Security Researcher

    • Dr. Martin Shelton

      Freedom of the Press Foundation

      Principal Researcher

    • Holmes Wilson

      Quiet

      Founder

    • Thorin Klosowski

      Electronic Frontier Foundation

      Security and Privacy Activist

    Host

    • Elijah van der Giessen

      TechSoup

      Community and Project Manager

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