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Digital Security in an Increasingly Hostile World

Digital Security in an Increasingly Hostile World

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This Digital Security training is an introductory workshop designed to help individuals understand the fundamentals of online safety and cybersecurity. The training covers key topics such as recognizing phishing attempts, creating strong passwords, securing devices and accounts, using multi-factor authentication, and protecting personal and professional data. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to safeguard themselves from common cyber threats, empowering them to navigate the digital landscape with greater confidence and resilience. This session is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge of digital security.

Course Logistics

Dates: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Times: 1 – 4PM PT

Cost: Sliding scale $5 – $120

Format
In-Person Workshop at Gray Area

Address
2665 Mission St, San Francisco

Experience Level: Beginner to advanced

Requirements:
Bring a PC/Mac or Linux Laptop

Additional Information:
• No Refunds or Exchanges.
• View our FAQ here.
• Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Educational/Experiential Goals

This workshop aims to equip people with essential digital security skills in preparation for the challenges ahead in 2025.

Workshop Outline

  1. Introduction
    • Purpose: Harm mitigation and resilience training
    • Focus on threat modeling and anti-doxxing
  2. Digital Security Basics
    • Digital hygiene concept
    • Understanding digital footprints
    • Threat modeling framework
  3. Common Threats
    • Phishing variants (spear phishing, vishing, etc.)
    • Social engineering and infiltration
    • Case studies of real-world attacks
  4. Security Solutions
    • Physical security priorities
    • Device and account protection
    • Compartmentalization strategies
  5. Practical Implementation
    • Email, password and account security
    • Social media privacy
    • Network and communication security
  6. Anti-Doxxing
    • Data broker removal strategies
    • Incident response plan
    • Key steps if doxxed
  7. Key Takeaways
    • Use complex passphrases and 2FA
    • Regular software updates
    • Encryption and VPNs

Accessibility Update:
Please note that this workshop will be held in the upstairs Gray Area classroom, which is not ADA accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage those impacted to contact us for assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

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Instructor(s)
Sam Smith

Sam has been practicing as an open source intelligence (OSINT) investigator to aid in human rights and social justice organizations for almost 10 years. Previously he has worked as Research Director at Equality Labs and Black Core Security. He focuses on combating violent extremism, dis/misinformation campaigns, and cultural manipulation. Sam uses his broad breadth of knowledge about global extremism, as well as his skills in OSINT, and deep understanding of digital security to better serve marginalized and vulnerable communities, movement partners, thought leaders, and collaborators. When he is not conducting research, he is sharpening his digital security skills, expanding digital privacy, analyzing state/non-state/private surveillance capabilities, as well as leading training sessions on general digital security, opposition research, OSINT, and more. Sam’s work has been directly used by outlets like ProPublica, Political Research Associates, Right Wing Watch, and many other mainstream media sources.