For activists, journalists and people at risk, we at Security First have launched Umbrella, a free, open source app to help learn about and manage physical and digital security on the move. It has best practice advice on topics such as communicating safely, arranging meetings, attending events, dealing with kidnap and surveillance online and offline.

We also have a number of free short 20 minute courses on basic digital security topics such as phishing, secure communication, social media and passwords.

A short video about why we built Umbrella App.

Example of the password lesson in Umbrella

You can find out more about Umbrella on our website. download it from the Apple Store, Google Play Store, Amazon or F-Droid. We are also currently testing a web version of the app here.

Security First also regularly trains activists, journalists and human rights defenders ranging from some of the largest NGOs in the world, to individuals activists — on digital, physical and source protection security issues. For more information email info@secfirst.org or check out our website at www.secfirst.org.