Re-imagining Digital Security Training 26 Workshop

Re-imagining Digital Security Training workshop

Abstract

Too many digital security trainings fail to create lasting change, not because the content lacks value, but because of how they’ re delivered. This participatory session re-imagines digital security education for community groups and activists by drawing on collective practitioner knowledge, critical pedagogy, neuroscience research on learning and retention, and cross-disciplinary teaching experience. This workshop will examine why participants often leave trainings overwhelmed, disconnected, or unable to apply what they’ ve learned, and explore alternative approaches that reduce cognitive overload, foster connection to content, and encourage critical thinking rather than compliance. Attendees will contribute to a shared analysis of what’s broken in current training models and leave with practical frameworks for designing more effective, engaging, and empowering security trainings. Trainers and facilitators of all experience levels are welcome.

Day / Time / Location

Day 2, Saturday, 15-August-2026, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop B (Sutton Place, third floor)

Full Description

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Registration -- NOT required

NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop
-- please show up early to ensure a seat at the WORKSHOP B room (in Sutton Place, on the third floor).

Presenter(s)

Izebel

Materials

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost.
Observers are welcome at no cost.
To do the hands-on portion for this workshop:
Materials Cost: none

Required Software / What to bring

[example: Bring laptop, if you can, with Arduino software installed.]

Links

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