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Call for Applications: Digital Security Audit Training

DefendDefenders is hosting a free five (5) days residential in-person training for participants from Uganda. We will train participants in conducting digital security audits based on the SAFETAG framework (www.safetag.org). The SAFETAG framework is specifically designed to offer auditors a guide on how to assess the digital risks of small non-profit organizations based or operating in challenging environment/world. The training will take place in-person and in kampala from 11th – 15th April, 2022.

The training is aimed at building and expanding a community of SAFETAG digital security auditors in Uganda who can in turn help their respective organisations and or communities.


Who should apply:

We are looking for a Technologists working in the field of Human Rights and/or media in Uganda who possesses at least one of the attributes below:
• A person with experience in conducting digital security trainings and/or Audits
• A person who is responsible for an organization’s IT security
• A person who helps/supports other organisations with their digital security due to the person’s position and technical ability

How to Apply:

Please fill out this application form if you are interested in participating in this training. 

The deadline to apply is  28th March, 2022.

Selected participants will be notified by email.

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