Welcome to the NGO in a Box - Security Edition project!

As you may have guessed from the title, our focus is on digital security. This means not only providing you with the latest tools, but - more importantly - making you aware of what happens on the internet and in your computers. It is often the lack of this knowledge that becomes a security threat and a vulnerability to you or your organisation. We have researched and compiled effective tools and strategies to help you make the first step towards understanding of and participating in the practice of digital security.

This particular set of tools and guides is aimed at the non-technical user - so do not worry if you have not had much experience with things such as internet, network tools and installing programs. The majority of the included programs are free (Free and Open Source or Freeware), meaning that you will never have problems with licences, audits, memberships, etc. We have tried to explain each program and its installation as best we could, with step-by-step screenshots and concise descriptions of the programs' purposes and use.

So, click around the different pages, get accustomed to the layout and contents of this project. Please take time to study the manual we've written and the material we have included on security concepts and guidelines. You will notice that the CD is separated into different sections. These sections attempt to cover the realms of digital security for an NGO or individual user. You can browse through these sections using the menu bar on your left. There is also a feedback form on the start page which we would like you to fill in, as this is a growing and learning experience for us too. We have included resources, links and a glossary of terms. You can contact us with any queries or questions using the email address on the start page.

Enjoy

Box Editors - September, 2005

Note: The content of the Security Edition of the NGO in a Box has been chosen with the aim of providing NGOs, activists and independent media workers with a selection of tested tools and materials chosen by practitioners in the field. Despite the fact that they have been chosen with the needs of this audience in mind, there is of course no one size fits all solution. The legality, appropriateness and relevance of these tools will vary from one situation to another. For example certain encryption technologies may be illegal in some countries and not in others. In some cases using PGP may facilitate communication on one hand, but increase suspicion on the other. In providing these tools, we advise you to select and implement them with a common sense approach, and excercise caution and consideration for physical safety. If you have any questions about appropriate use within your specific context or country, please seek the advice of a trusted local technical expert or request more information from security-edition@ngoinabox.org

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