Surveillance and Digital Security for Kenyan CSOs/CBOs

In our increasingly interconnected digital world, understanding and implementing robust digital security practices are crucial for individuals and organisations alike. This four-hour comprehensive online course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape securely. This four-module course covers key aspects of digital security, ensuring a holistic approach to safeguarding personal and professional digital spaces.

Throughout this course, we will explore the multifaceted landscape of digital security, delving into essential concepts and practical strategies to empower you in safeguarding your digital presence. 

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to navigate the digital landscape confidently, mitigate potential threats, and contribute to a more secure online community. In addition, you will understand digital security techniques, including encryption tools and secure file-sharing practices, to protect sensitive information and communication channels.

This course is designed to be interdisciplinary and does not have any specific prerequisites, ensuring accessibility to a broad spectrum of learners. 

By completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain the evolving landscape of digital threats and vulnerabilities
2. Explore how surveillance technologies intersect with privacy, security, and personal freedoms in the digital landscape.
3. Navigate online interactions with professionalism, understanding the impact of digital communication on relationships, and resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
4. Explore encryption tools, secure file sharing, and storage practices to protect sensitive information effectively.
5. Outline the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), on surveillance and security.
6. Implement privacy controls to manage online presence and protect personal and professional information.

Target audience:

Media professionals and journalists, activists and advocates, government officials and policymakers, civil society and nongovernmental organisations, educators and researchers.

Total time commitment:

4 hours