Training & Coaching

Cybersecurity Guide For Protecting Online Civic Space

Seven questions to help improve the digital self-defence capabilities of a civil society organisation or any digital activist group.

by LibertiesEU

All civil society organisations store information they need to keep safe. Whether it’s the personal and sensitive data of their supporters, internal correspondence or strategies for the future, it’s vital this digital data is protected.

Storing information digitally leaves organisations open to specific threats such as data breaches or cyberattacks from malicious actors, which can significantly disrupt day-to-day operations. Despite these vulnerabilities, implementing tailored security measures is an effective way to mitigate cyber risks. This starts with getting the basics right, understanding risk-based decision-making, and knowing what needs to be protected.

CSOs using the digital sphere for activism puts them at risk of threats unique to this line of work. Making your organisation resilient to cyber risks goes beyond having the right hardware and software; the working habits of each member play a key role in protecting your organisation.

This is why Liberties has published a cybersecurity guide tailored to the needs of civil society, focusing on people, process, and technology: Online Civic Space Cybersecurity Awareness Guide. This guide covers:

  • Understanding cyber risks
  • The effects of a data breach
  • Knowing what needs protecting
  • Learning about malicious actors
  • How to protect the organisation
  • How to respond and recover from incidences
  • Continuous improvement of security measures


Download the 'Online Civic Space Cybersecurity Awareness Guide' here.

Donate to liberties

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

We’re grateful to all our supporters

Your contributions help us in the following ways

► Liberties remains independent
► It provides a stable income, enabling us to plan long-term
► We decide our mission, so we can focus on the causes that matter
► It makes us stronger and more impactful

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

Subscribe to stay in

the loop

Why should I?

You will get the latest reports before anyone else!

You can follow what we are doing for your rights!

You will know about our achivements!

Show me a sample!