Practical Digital Protection is a series of self-study manuals on best practices for individual digital security aimed at local civil society organisations, rights lawyers, media workers and other human rights defenders living in hostile environments.
It is designed to assist those who are at greater risk of being subjected to prolonged interrogations, torture and confiscation of electronic equipment. It was developed in closed cooperation with local beneficiary groups who provided input on real needs and feedback on practical issues.
The series is unique in that it is not a general guide, but is customised to meet local needs. It is also more practical, focusing on safe behaviours rather than technological fixes.
There are currently English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Turkish editions.
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PDP: Manual
Practical Digital Protection (PDP) is a full, self-study styled, manual on increasing the security and protection for those at risk in hostile environments. The manual identifies risks and solutions, and unlike other materials, is focused on behavioral measures and issues. Technological solutions is at best secondary. This edition is for Windows (WIN10) computer users and Android phone users.
PDP: Manual
Practical Digital Protection (PDP) is a full, self-study styled, manual on increasing the security and protection for those at risk in hostile environments. The manual identifies risks and solutions, and unlike other materials, is focused on behavioral measures and issues. Technological solutions is at best secondary. This edition is for MAC (OSX) computer users and iPhone (iOS) phone users.
PDP: Introduction
Practical Digital Protection (PDP) is a full, self-study styled, manual on increasing the security and protection for those at risk in hostile environments. The Introduction: Behavior-based Cybersecurity is a briefer document outlining basic behavior-related issues and methods to increase security and safety. The English language version have been made available as reference. Other language editions vary depending on identified needs by the relevant target groups and the country's environment.