Digital Security in an Increasingly Hostile World
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Gray Area/Grand Theater | 2665 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
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 learn@grayarea.org with any questions.
Workshop Outline
- Introduction
- Purpose: Harm mitigation and resilience training
- Focus on threat modeling and anti-doxxing
- Digital Security Basics
- Digital hygiene concept
- Understanding digital footprints
- Threat modeling framework
- Common Threats
- Phishing variants (spear phishing, vishing, etc.)
- Social engineering and infiltration
- Case studies of real-world attacks
- Security Solutions
- Physical security priorities
- Device and account protection
- Compartmentalization strategies
- Practical Implementation
- Email, password and account security
- Social media privacy
- Network and communication security
- Anti-Doxxing
- Data broker removal strategies
- Incident response plan
- Key steps if doxxed
- Key Takeaways
- Use complex passphrases and 2FA
- Regular software updates
- Encryption and VPNs
Educational/Experiential Goals
This workshop aims to equip people with essential digital security skills in preparation for the challenges ahead in 2025.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $5*
