Internet Freedom Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

When the Web Goes Dark - State Control and Internet Shutdowns

Explore global internet censorship, its impact on human rights, and strategies to combat state-controlled shutdowns in this expert panel discussion on digital freedom.

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

IEEE

ICLab - A Global, Longitudinal Internet Censorship Measurement Platform

Explore global internet censorship through ICLab, a comprehensive measurement platform. Gain insights into blocking techniques, political impacts, and network interference across 60 countries.

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

OWASP Foundation

A Free, Fair and Open Internet is a Process, Not a Product - Closing Keynote

Cory Doctorow explores the ongoing fight for a free, fair, and open internet, emphasizing its importance for freedom, privacy, and human rights. He urges continued engagement in this crucial process.

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

IEEE

2024 NetShuffle - Circumventing Censorship with Shuffle Proxies at the Edge

Explore innovative techniques for bypassing internet censorship using shuffle proxies at network edges, enhancing online freedom and access to information.

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

media.ccc.de

CUII - Wie Konzerne heimlich Webseiten in Deutschland sperren

Uncover how private corporations secretly block websites in Germany through CUII without judicial oversight, exposing hidden censorship and lack of transparency in internet access control.

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

TED

How We Take Back the Internet

Edward Snowden discusses surveillance, internet freedom, and data privacy, emphasizing the importance of protecting digital rights and rethinking internet laws for a more secure and free online environment.

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

TED

Behind the Great Firewall of China

Explore how microblogging is creating China's first national public sphere and shifting power dynamics, despite government control over the Internet, with insights from veteran blogger Michael Anti.

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

media.ccc.de

Cat & Mouse - Evading the Censors in 2018

Explore evolving censorship techniques and cutting-edge circumvention technologies preserving open Internet access. Gain insights from the frontlines of this technical contest and its impact on global information flow.

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

GOTO Conferences

Practicalities of Fighting for a Free Internet

Insights on fighting for internet freedom, addressing mass surveillance, protecting rights, and reclaiming digital privacy in the post-Snowden era.

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

The Aspen Institute

Whiplash - How to Survive Our Faster Future

Explore strategies for thriving in a rapidly changing world with MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito, as he discusses key principles from his book "Whiplash" for adapting to technological and societal shifts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

WeAreDevelopers

About Issues with TPB & Flattr

Explore internet freedom, information transparency, and human rights with Peter Sunde, co-founder of The Pirate Bay and Flattr, as he discusses ethical challenges in tech development.

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

TheIACR

Tor and Circumvention: Lessons Learned, by Roger Dingledine

Explore Tor's anonymity network, its importance for various user groups, and challenges in maintaining privacy online. Learn about Tor's design, potential threats, and ongoing efforts to improve circumvention techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Illegal Infrastructure: 12 Years of Hosting in the Grey Zone

Explore the challenges and experiences of providing anonymous internet infrastructure in legally ambiguous spaces, examining law enforcement interactions and the growing importance of offshore hosting protection.

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

Cooper

Digital Safety for Politically Vulnerable Organizations

Learn strategies for protecting politically vulnerable organizations from digital threats, covering physical and psychological security, incident response, and data retention policies.

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

media.ccc.de

Net Neutrality 2.0 - Router Freedom and Device Neutrality in Europe

Explore router freedom, device neutrality, and net neutrality challenges in Europe. Learn about recent successes, legal issues, and the impact on user rights, security, and privacy.

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