Getting Started with IDOD
Welcome to In Defense of Defenders (IDOD). This starter post introduces the project and explains how to get involved.
About this project
IDOD provides practical, low-bandwidth cybersecurity guidance for human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society organizations operating under threat. All content is written for teams with limited resources, limited bandwidth, and high operational stakes.
What you will find here
- Threat analysis — plain-language breakdowns of active campaigns targeting civil society
- Detection engineering — portable Sigma, KQL, and YARA rules you can deploy immediately
- OpSec baselines — device and communications hygiene for field teams and remote workers
- Tool reviews — curated picks from the Resources directory with honest tradeoffs
How to contribute
Use the Contact & Submissions page to suggest topics, request technical help, or share resources you believe should be listed here.