Government Surveillance Courses and Certifications

Web Summit

Morality in the Age of Tech Surveillance

Explore the motivations behind Edward Snowden's exposure of mass surveillance, his role in building the system, and the ethical implications of tech-driven surveillance in modern society.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Big Data Meets Big Brother by Reetika Khera

Explore the controversial Aadhaar system's impact on welfare, privacy, and democracy in India. Uncover potential risks of digital ID projects and their implications for surveillance and data mining.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Electronic Frontiers Forums at DragonCon

How Border Surveillance Tech Becomes Everywhere Surveillance Tech

Discover how surveillance technology designed for borders migrates into everyday American communities and impacts civil liberties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Staatliche Überwachung: Erfahrungen und Beispiele aus der Praxis

Erfahre, wie staatliche Überwachung funktioniert und wie du dich als Aktivist*in schützen kannst. Lerne über Rechtsgrundlagen, technische Umsetzung und Gegenmaßnahmen.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The NSA Responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

NSA deputy director responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk, addressing privacy concerns, security threats, and the balance between transparency and secrecy in intelligence operations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Snowden Refugees under Surveillance in Hong Kong

Explores the persecution of individuals who sheltered Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, detailing government efforts to deport them and the dangers they face in their home countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Back Doors and Front Doors - Breaking the Unbreakable System

Exploring government demands for backdoor access to encrypted data, examining proposed solutions, and discussing the balance between security and privacy in digital communications.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Governments as Malware Authors - The Next Generation

Explore government-sponsored malware development, examining involved nations, skill acquisition, budgets, and potential countermeasures against sophisticated cyber threats.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

WeAreDevelopers

How Does Coronavirus Impact Cryptocurrencies

Explore the impact of Coronavirus on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin's price crash, hash rate changes, effects on decentralized finance, and the role of crypto in privacy preservation against government surveillance.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Web Summit

Web Summit 2014 - Cybersecurity and Internet Governance

Cybersecurity experts discuss global internet governance, data privacy, and the balance between security and civil liberties in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DevSecCon

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends - The Cyber Weapons Arms Race

Explore the global cyber arms race and its societal impact with cybersecurity expert Nicole Perlroth. Gain insights into cyber warfare, supply chain attacks, and strategies for addressing cybersecurity challenges.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

The Coming War on Encryption - Part 3

Explore current legislative threats to encryption, focusing on Senate proposals, FBI initiatives, and global efforts to undermine secure messaging under the pretext of fighting exploitation.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Suing Spyware in Europe - News from the Front

Discover legal strategies against European spyware surveillance through landmark court cases, coalition building, and accountability efforts targeting Pegasus and similar technologies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DefCamp

Democracy and Massive-Control in the Post-Snowden Age

Explore democracy and mass surveillance in the post-Snowden era, examining the impact on privacy, security, and civil liberties in this thought-provoking DefCamp 2014 conference talk.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Is the NSA Still Listening to Your Phone Calls? - A Surveillance Debate

Debate on NSA surveillance practices, focusing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act and recent reforms. Explores impact on privacy, national security, and the effectiveness of congressional oversight.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk