Digital Security for Human Rights Defenders
We are a non-profit group empowering activists to stay safe and resilient while driving social change—because protecting rights starts with protecting those who defend them.
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Who we are & what we do
Security Matters is a non-profit organization made up for digital security practitioners & technologists. We provide security needs for human rights defendors from digital wellness to security assessments
- Digital wellness checks
- Security assessments
- Security training & workshops
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Penetration-testing
Capacity Building
Digital security is vital in a world where the sophistication of threat actors, governments & criminals impose repressive digital attacks. Support for those at risk, is often neglected in civil society. Security Matters (SecM) is established to build digital security capacity for civil society organizations and human rights defenders.
- Trainers Network
- Training of Trainers
- Threat Assessment
Human Rights Defendors Helpline
If you are a human rights defendor in East Asia and you are worried about a digital threat, we can support you.
- We work with you on both non-technical and technical aspects of digital security
- Holistic coverage
- Deep-dive inspections of devices and infrastructure
- Fully funded support
We sponsor the Secure Storyteller Network (SSN)
Secure Storyteller Network (SSN) is a sub-project under Security Matters Asia, developed with the support of Berlinale Talents, the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival. SSN shifts focus within the media production industry toward safeguarding at-risk crews and sensitive materials—often overlooked in traditional production planning—by embedding security-driven protocols directly into creative workflows. Responding to the growing risks posed by digital threats and sociopolitical surveillance, SSN advocates for practical, scalable solutions that protect cross-border content creators without compromising artistic integrity. In collaboration with digital rights experts, and human rights networks, SSN offers training, resources, and community-based support to empower filmmakers across East and Southeast Asia. Its goal is to cultivate a sustainable culture of secure storytelling—where ethical responsibility and digital resilience are integral to every stage of the media production pipeline. SSN will officially launch at the end of 2025. We welcome collaboration with filmmakers, collectives, and organisations committed to building secure and ethical storytelling practices across borders. For partnership inquiries, early engagement, or more information, please contact: [email protected]