Checklists
Every checklist and explainer, grouped by situation. New here? Start with Security Essentials.
Everyone should do these
Baseline protection for your phone, accounts, and group chats.
- Security essentials
Core security practices every activist should follow.
- Signal security
Secure your Signal messaging app for safer communications.
- Host a security party
A template agenda for getting your group through the checklists together.
How-to guide · 9 min read - WhatsApp security
Configure WhatsApp to protect your messages, groups, and contacts.
- VPNs for activistsExplainer · 14 min read
- Security update checker
- How to use Proton safelyExplainer · 15 min read
- Remove link trackingExplainer · 3 min read
- Is Signal secure?Explainer · 4 min read
- Is Apple Intelligence reading my Signal messages?Explainer · 5 min read
Protests, actions & travel
Showing up or organizing anywhere police or border agents could take your phone.
- Prepare for a protest
Digital security for anyone attending a protest.
- Digital security for arrestable actions
Protect your phone and your crew when you risk arrest.
- Safety checklist for action organizers
Physical, digital, and legal safety for organizers.
- ICE watch digital security
Digital security for ICE watch and rapid response networks.
- Travel & flight security
Digital security practices for activists traveling.
- Secondary phone
Set up an extra phone for activism and protests.
- Action research & scouting
How to conduct research and browse the web anonymously.
Protect yourself from being targeted
Doxxing, harassment, investigations, or agents at your door.
- Doxxing defense
Protect yourself from doxxing and online harassment.
- Emergency planning
Establish an emergency support network in case you're detained or threatened.
- Spyware protection
Protect yourself from spyware and surveillance software.
- Federal workers
Digital security guidance for federal employees.
- Lockdown Mode trade-offsExplainer · 2 min read
- "Police at the door" poster