Security in-a-box was first created in 2009 by Tactical Tech and Front Line Defenders, to meet the digital security and privacy needs of human rights defenders. (Available in English, French and Arabic, among many other languages).

Since then, the website has been updated and expanded to keep up to date with a rapidly-changing digital environment.

Security in-a-box includes:

1. A How-to Booklet covering 11 areas, including ‘how to protect your computer from malware and hackers’ and ‘how to protect the sensitive files on your computer’.

2. Hands-on Guides, each focusing on a specific freeware or open source software tool. Each Guide shows you how you can use that tool to secure your computer, protect your information or maintain the privacy of your communication.

3. A Mobile Security section, showing you how to install and use specific freeware or open source smartphone applications, helping to make your smartphone use more secure.