GroundRod Primer course scheduled for 23-24 April in Pennsylvania. Email the host at: transfix@unseen.is to reserve a seat (or you can email me by clicking the link at the top of the page) Cost: $300 Need to bring: Laptop, 3 USB thumbdrives (4-8 GB), note taking material. *** GroundRod Primer is designed to address the fundamental concerns of journalists, concerned citizens, activists, whistle blowers, missionaries and liberty lovers in general, with regard to digital security. Whether hackers, governments, criminals or acts of espionage; our privacy is in serious jeopardy. You will learn to secure your devices and communications in the following ways: Properly employ symmetric and asymmetric encryption Create and safely store powerful passwords Guard against common criminal and state level intrusion techniques Recognize unsafe software you are using now and explore safe replacements Surf the web anonymously Explore the deep web Transfer files safely Communicate securely and privately Understand and deal with malicious firmware GroundRod Primer is meant to take the uncertainty and guesswork out of digital security, give you a fundamental base of knowledge to grow from and get you up and running with the highest levels of security available TODAY. Follow on courses will delve deeper into these subjects and address escape and evasion techniques and other tradecraft. Continue reading...