At Guardian Project DSATS program we take a holistic, people-first approach to digital security assessments, analyzing not just your technology, but also the processes, policies, and individuals that keep your organization and the communities you serve safe. With 15 years of experience in privacy-first technology and human rights, we specialize in securing mission-critical teams and networks that serve vulnerable communities.
✅ Identifying and mitigating common threats and vulnerabilities
✅ Reviewing risks of current hardware and software, and protocols for work vs. personal use
✅ Assistance in avoiding online and in-person phishing and other targeted scams and attacks
✅ General guidance on securing and monitoring devices and networks
✅ Support to develop and implement best practices for data retention, protection, and privacy
✅ On-demand support for internal IT teams in response to advanced security incidents and breaches
✅ Tailored action plans, providing clear, actionable recommendations for mitigation and process optimization
📌 Real-World Risk Mapping
We dive deep into your workflows, threat environments, and data lifecycle to uncover not just what might go wrong, but where and why. Whether you’re collecting sensitive data in conflict zones, managing civil registries, or operating digital services at scale, our assessments surface the risks that matter most.
🔍 Comprehensive Yet Focused
From staff digital security hygiene assessments, to policy reviews and roadmapping to data retention, and threat modeling, we don’t just point out issues, we contextualize them. You’ll walk away with a prioritized action plan, not a pile of technical jargon.
🤝 People-First, Privacy-Centered
We embed with your team, listening before advising. We know that the most secure systems are also the most usable and inclusive. Our goal is to build trust, capacity, and clarity at every level of your organization.
🛠️ Tailored, Practical Solutions
No one-size-fits-all templates here. Our recommendations and trainings align with your mission, resources, and capacity, ensuring what we propose is not only technically sound, but operationally feasible. We strive to help improve your baseline benchmark of knowledge, skills and confidence.
🌍 Built for Impact
We’ve worked with governments, NGOs, Civil Society, human rights defenders, and frontline digital service providers to build systems that endure. Whatever the risk profile of your work, and we help you continue to do it with confidence and care.
Our digital security resources are designed to support individuals, organizations, and teams in building safer digital practices through practical guidance and training-ready materials. These open-source resources are freely available to the public and can be used for self-learning, workshops, or organizational trainings. The collection includes materials focused on basic digital security hygiene, secure communications practices, and introductory threat modeling, helping users understand risks and make informed decisions in their specific contexts. Most resources are provided in accessible PDF and DOC formats, making them easy to adapt, translate, and incorporate into a wide range of educational and operational contexts.