# Toolkits

## Cybersecurity, Encryption, and Digital Security Tools

In the digital age, journalism safety must also include cybersecurity measures. As a result, myriad organisations have produced toolkits, resources, and guides for journalists and civil society organisations. These include:

* Advocacy in Restricted Spaces: A Toolkit for Civil Society Organizations ([Lifeline](https://www.csolifeline.org/advocacy-toolkit)) – available in [Arabic](https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Lifeline_Advocacy_Toolkit_ARABIC.pdf), [English](https://freedomhou.se/advtoolkitpdf), [Español](https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Lifeline_Advocacy_Toolkit_SPANISH.pdf), [Français](https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Lifeline_Advocacy_Toolkit_FRENCH.pdf), and [Русский](https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Lifeline_Advocacy_Toolkit_RUSSIAN.pdf)
* CPJ’s [Journalists’ Safety Guide](https://cpj.org/reports/2012/04/journalist-security-guide.php) and [Safety Kit](https://cpj.org/safety-kit/), which includes cybersecurity resources as well. CPJ also created a Digital Safety Kit in [English](https://cpj.org/2019/07/digital-safety-kit-journalists.php), [Español](https://cpj.org/es/2019/07/seguridad-digital-1.php), [Français](https://cpj.org/fr/2019/07/etat-de-preparation-de-base-securite-numerique.php?utm_medium=email\&utm_source=engagingnetworks\&utm_campaign=CPJ+Digital+Security+Guide+\(translations+in+Espa%F1ol,+Fran%E7ais,+and+%20CAA:89\)\&utm_content=CPJ+Digital+Security+Guide), and [Русский](https://cpj.org/ru/2019/07/post-121.php?utm_medium=email\&utm_source=engagingnetworks\&utm_campaign=CPJ+Digital+Security+Guide+\(translations+in+Espa%F1ol,+Fran%E7ais,+and+%20CAA:89\)\&utm_content=CPJ+Digital+Security+Guide)
* Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie’s [DigiSecurity Threat Check](https://akademie.dw.com/threatcheck/) – an online tool that helps you to identify potential online threats and develop policy recommendations to protect your organisation
* Electronic Frontier Foundation ([EFF](https://ssd.eff.org/en)) – Surveillance Self-defense (SSD): Tips, tools, and how-to’s for safer online communications
* [Frontline Defenders](https://securityinabox.org/en/) – Security-in-a-box: Digital security tools and tactics
* Global Investigative Journalism Network ([GIJN](https://gijn.org/digital-security/)) – Digital security
* Holistic Security Protocol for Human Rights Defenders ([Open Briefing](https://protocol.openbriefing.org/))
* Reporters Without Borders (RSF) – [Digital Security for Journalists](https://helpdesk.rsf.org/), a help desk featuring information on training, digital security guides, and FAQs/dangerous misconceptions
* Tactical Technology Collective ([Tactical Tech](https://tacticaltech.org/projects/digital-security-and-privacy/)) – Digital security & privacy
* Totem ([Free Press Unlimited and Greenhost](https://totem-project.org)) – offers free online courses in English, French, and Farsi that cover a wide array of digital security-related topics
* [WAN-IFRA](https://blog.wan-ifra.org/2014/07/28/top-cybersecurity-tips-and-tools-for-journalists) – Top cybersecurity tips and tools for journalists
* [We Live Security](https://www.welivesecurity.com/2017/11/21/cybersecurity-journalists-news-medi/) – Cybersecurity for journalists and the news media