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Using digital technologies safely, wisely and securely: A short guide for small civil society organisations

ICT4D Collective, Version 7 (2026), 13 pp.
"This short guide is designed to provide small civil society organisations (especially those with few resources) with basic advice on how to use digital tech safely, wisely and securely/privately. It is not intended to be all-inclusive or highly technical, but instead focuses on things that should be done by all civil society organisations, regardless of their technical or financial capacity. Basic cyber-security is essential, and with evolving technologies such as AI and quantum computing the threats are only going to get worse. Adopting these key practices will not necessarily prevent you from being attacked, but they should reduce the chances and impact of such attacks, and will help you to get back online as soon as possible." (Page 2)
What is of most importance to you? Plan to protect -- Know the sorts of attack that you are likely to encounter -- Your staff: highest risk, and first line of defence -- Data Security and Management -- Your Organisation’s Digital Systems -- Your Website -- Social Media -- E-mails -- Conclusions -- Annex: Material that can readily be turned into posters or used as graphics in training courses -- Further resources