Cybersecurity

Preventing hacks, cyberattacks, leaks, and otherwise protecting civic tech projects and data

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proton.me

Proton

Communicate and browse. Privately.

Switzerland (Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera) 🇨🇭
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
Proton VPN
protonvpn.com

Proton VPN

Free to use, ultra-secure VPN governed by strict data privacy laws

Switzerland (Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera) 🇨🇭
VPN, Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
WhatsApp Strict Account Settings
about.fb.com/news/2026/01/whatsapp-strict-account-settings-safeguarding-against-cyber-attacks

WhatsApp Strict Account Settings

A lockdown-style feature that further protects your account from highly sophisticated cyber attacks.

Menlo Park, California
since 2026
Cybersecurity, Civic features
Strict account settings on WhatsApp
faq.whatsapp.com/846698564598022

Strict account settings on WhatsApp

Strict account settings is an advanced security feature that turns on privacy and security controls to help protect accounts from sophisticated cyber attacks.

Menlo Park, California
Cybersecurity, Civic features
CTFd
ctfd.io

CTFd

The Easiest Capture The Flag Platform

New York City (NYC / New York, NY)
Cybersecurity, Competitions, General purpose open source tools
GOV.UK Government Cyber Action Plan
gov.uk/government/publications/government-cyber-action-plan

GOV.UK Government Cyber Action Plan

How government will rapidly improve the cyber security and resilience of public services.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
since 2025
Cybersecurity, Govtech
kamara.global

Kamara

Founded in 2019, Kamara is a social enterprise that supports social justice actors to strengthen their holistic security, risk-informed decision making and overall organisational resilience.

Digital security and privacy, Cybersecurity
AI Safety Atlas
ai-safety-atlas.com

AI Safety Atlas

Distilling safety research into a complete learning ecosystem

Ethical tech and responsible tech, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
Cyber incident grab bag for local authorities
local.gov.uk/our-support/cyber-digital-and-technology/cyber-incident-grab-bag-local-authorities

Cyber incident grab bag for local authorities

A practical resource for responding to major cyber incidents.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
since 2025
Cybersecurity, Govtech
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (KEV)

For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative so...

Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
cybercat.tools

Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)

The Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) is designed to measure the maturity, resiliency, and strength of an organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

since 2025
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Nonprofit tech
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
cisa.gov

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

America's Cyber Defense Agency

Cybersecurity, Govtech
YesWeHack
yeswehack.com

YesWeHack

Global Bug Bounty & Vulnerability Management Platform

Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Ethical hackers
K+Lab
web.karisma.org.co/pagina-principal-2/laboratories/klab

K+Lab

It is our response to the digital security problems faced by civil society organizations, journalists, human rights defenders and activists in Colombia and our way of contributing to the principle of...

Bogotá
Cybersecurity, Digital rights
Humanity AI
humanityai.ai

Humanity AI

A broad coalition of philanthropic leaders today announced Humanity AI, a $500M five-year initiative dedicated to making sure people and communities beyond Silicon Valley have a stake in the future of...

1991 Broadway Street, Suite 200, Redwood City, California 94063
since 2025
Foundation initiatives, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
Have I Been Pwned Government partnerships
troyhunt.com/tag/government

Have I Been Pwned Government partnerships

The site has onboarded 40+ governments (plus CERN) to its free service scanning government domains for data breaches

Cybersecurity, Civic teams at tech companies, Govtech
harbinengineeringjournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/4607

AI and Cybersecurity in the Lagos State Public Sector: Opportunities and Risks

AI technologies can empower public agencies by enabling real-time network monitoring, predictive analytics for risk prevention, and automated responses to cyber incidents

Peer-reviewed research, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
VPN Trust Initiative
vpntrustinitiative.com

VPN Trust Initiative

The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) is an industry-led and member-driven consortium of VPN business leaders focused on improving digital safety for consumers by building understanding, strengthening trust,...

Richmond, VA
Trade groups, Building in the private sector, VPN
Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI)
ncsc.gov.uk/information/engaging-the-vulnerability-research-community-through-the-vulnerability-research-initiative

Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI)

UK government's cybersecurity program working with internal and external experts to test its tech

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
since 2025
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Govtech
bitchat
github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat

bitchat

bitchat is a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging application that operates over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks.

California
since 2025
Chat and messaging, Organize campaigns, Direct action
K’lal
klal.tech

K’lal

Technology Strategy Centered on Safety & Security

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2025
Cybersecurity, Nonprofit tech
Bridgefy
bridgefy.me

Bridgefy

Offline mesh messaging apps

Chat and messaging, Organize campaigns, Direct action
apps
Ciberseguras
ciberseguras.org

Ciberseguras

Este es un espacio para aprender, protegernos y organizarnos juntas, utiliza los filtros para encontrar lo que estás buscando.

Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
Gender Equality
Salama
salama.io/#

Salama

Risk Assessment For Journalists and Defenders

since 2016
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
CyberCAN
cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cybercan

CyberCAN

Cybersecurity for Cities and Nonprofits

San Francisco
since 2024
Cybersecurity, Supporting public sector from outside government, Nonprofit tech
CivAI
civai.org

CivAI

Building public understanding of AI capabilities and dangers

California
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
Ayeta Digital Rights Toolkit
paradigmhq.org/ayeta/game.html

Ayeta Digital Rights Toolkit

Games to teach digital rights, including a quiz, password generator, and security goal setting

Lagos
Games and gamification, Cybersecurity
Global South Alliance
Journalist Assistance Network
freedom.press/about/announcements/us-press-freedom-groups-launch-journalist-assistance-network

Journalist Assistance Network

Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2025
Journalism, Cybersecurity
immigration
Defensive Lab Agency
defensive-lab.agency

Defensive Lab Agency

Defensive Lab Agency is a French company founded in 2018 by Esther Onfroy with the objective of providing expert services on digital security and software development to civil society organizations.

Paris
since 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Build something
Digital protection guides comparison Google Sheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LOc6SOJGWymaN4P1hc8ln3Zp-aGob_eKSr9B6MJ6ReE/edit?gid=1566213339#gid=1566213339

Digital protection guides comparison Google Sheet

Google Sheet overview of guides to digital protection for human rights defenders, activists, journalists, and other at-risk communities

since 2021
Civic tech catalogs, Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy
guides
Activist Checklist
activistchecklist.org

Activist Checklist

Plain language steps for digital security. Because protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer.

Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Direct action
guides
Detecting Scammers
zfort.com/case-studies/AI-big-data-detecting-scammers

Detecting Scammers

Fighting fraud is a noble cause. Using Artificial Intelligence to fight fraud is a smart strategy.

Ukraine (Ukrayina) 🇺🇦
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
commercial
DRAPAC VPN Bot
drap.ac/vpn/bot

DRAPAC VPN Bot

This bot offers an interface for requesting and accessing VPN support via Telegram and WhatsApp.

Chat and messaging, Cybersecurity, VPN
WhatsApp, Telegram
Rayhunter
eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying

Rayhunter

A New Open Source Tool from EFF to Detect Cellular Spying

since 2025
Digital security and privacy, Cybersecurity, Connectivity
ETHIACK
ethiack.com

ETHIACK

Autonomous Ethical Hacking

Coimbra, Portugal
Cybersecurity, Red teaming, Ethical hackers
MITRE ATLASâ„¢
atlas.mitre.org

MITRE ATLASâ„¢

ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for Artificial-Intelligence Systems) is a globally accessible, living knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques against Al-enabled systems based on real-wo...

United States of America 🇺🇸
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
Norton Domestic Violence Survivor Support
page.techsoup.org/domestic-violence-survivor-support

Norton Domestic Violence Survivor Support

Norton and TechSoup offer knowledge and digital tools to protect survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and sexual assault.

435 Brannan St, San Francisco, California
Cybersecurity, Nonprofit tech, Digital security and privacy
domestic violence, Gender Equality
DRAPAC VPN  (Digital Rights in Asia-Pacific)
drapac.net/vpn

DRAPAC VPN (Digital Rights in Asia-Pacific)

Backed by a group of civil society organisations supporting human rights defenders in Asia-Pacific, the DRAPAC VPN Project is designed to resist blocking by internet censors.

since 2025
VPN, Cybersecurity, Decentralization
AI Risk and Vulnerability Alliance (AVAR)
avidml.org/arva

AI Risk and Vulnerability Alliance (AVAR)

As ARVA, our mission is to empower communities to recognize, diagnose, and manage vulnerabilities in AI that affects them.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Red teaming
digital-defense.io

Digital Defense

Digital Defense is a comprehensive resource that provides checklists and guides to help individuals secure their digital lives and protect their privacy across various aspects such as authentication,...

Digital security and privacy, Cybersecurity, Dashboards
Understanding the cyber crime and fraud victim journey
gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-the-cyber-crime-and-fraud-victim-journey

Understanding the cyber crime and fraud victim journey

This report presents findings from a qualitative study on the experiences of victims of cyber crime and fraud in England and Wales

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
Fight cybercrime, Cybersecurity
United Kingdom (government), reports
Google Play "Verified" badge for VPN apps
android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/01/helping-users-find-trusted-apps-on-google-play.html

Google Play "Verified" badge for VPN apps

This new badge is designed to highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety, help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use, and build confidence in the apps they ultimatel...

Mountain View, CA
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Civic features
apps, Google
Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA)
appdefensealliance.dev/masa/masa-al2

Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA)

For MASA AL2, the lab will test the public version of the app (available in the Play Store) and provide assessment feedback directly to developers, including remediation steps for any flagged issues.

Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Data schemas and standards
apps, Google
IDREAM (Incubator for Defenders Remaining in Exile to Advance Movements)
cvt.org/what-we-do/movement-building/building-resilience/idream/idream-call-for-applications

IDREAM (Incubator for Defenders Remaining in Exile to Advance Movements)

A collaborative and global capacity development project designed to help address the unique needs of HRDs living in exile.

St. Paul, MN
Get funding, Advocacy tech, Cybersecurity
diaspora
Tufts Cybersecurity Center for the Public Good
cybersecurity.tufts.edu

Tufts Cybersecurity Center for the Public Good

Research, Education, and Civic Engagement

Massachusetts
Research and policy centers, Academia, Cybersecurity
Tufts Cybersecurity Clinic
cybersecurity.tufts.edu/clinic

Tufts Cybersecurity Clinic

Our Cybersecurity Clinic offers a range of pro bono services to non-profit and under-resourced organizations, while preparing both undergraduate and graduate students to become industry leaders.

Massachusetts
Pro bono and volunteer, Help out, Cybersecurity
Cyber Resilience Corps
cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cyber-resilience-corps

Cyber Resilience Corps

A new platform for coordinating the nation’s cyber volunteer networks, allowing volunteer groups to scale their impact on community cybersecurity.

Berkeley, California
Cybersecurity, Pro bono and volunteer, Partner networks and coalitions
Cape
cape.co

Cape

Cape is the only mobile carrier built with privacy and security at its core.

Washington, DC
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Smartphones
commercial
Government-backed attack alerts (Google Workspace)
support.google.com/a/answer/9007870

Government-backed attack alerts (Google Workspace)

As an administrator for your organization, you’ll receive an alert if a user is detected as a possible victim of a government-backed attack.

Mountain View, CA
Civic features, Cybersecurity
Google
cyber.pitt.edu

Pitt Cyber

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Academic programs, Cybersecurity, Academia
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