Video description
Privacy is essential for individuals and democracy as a whole – and the only real way to achieve this is with strong encryption. The target audience for this video is anyone who wants to keep their communications truly private. This could be personal information or intellectual property – the solutions are the same.
After viewing this video, you will understand:
- Why privacy is important, not just for individuals but for democracy and society
- The basics of encryption and how it is essential for privacy
- The difference between data at rest and data in motion
- How data travels between computers/devices on the internet
- The trade-offs between security, convenience, and cost
- How to set up truly secure and private communications
What You Will Learn
- Define privacy and why it’s so important
- Discover how the internet really works
- Gain an understanding of cryptography and encryption
- Set up secure email, messaging, and file sharing
- Enable secure and private web browsing (HTTPS, VPNs, and DNS over HTTPS)
Who This Video Is For
Anyone who wants to keep their communications truly private.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction to Digital Security and Privacy: Terminology and Concepts
How the Internet Works: The Post Office of Packets
Secure Communications Using Encryption: Let’s Meet Alice and Bob
Choosing Secure Private Communications Tools: Email, Messaging and File Transfer
Authentication Restricting Access: Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Auth
Conclusion