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This document outlines strategies to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of organizations like the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) and the Center for Violations Documentation (CVD). Given the threats posed by actors such as the Syrian Electronic Army, it is vital to build technical capacity and collaborate with organizations focused on human rights. Recommendations include partnering with various networks for training and support and considering U.N. affiliation to enhance protection against cyber threats. Collective action is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these organizations in documenting human rights abuses.
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Center for Cyber Security Analysts: Carly Rasiewicz David Culley
Clients • Syrian Observatory for Human Rights • Center for Violations Documentation
Security Problem • Denial of Service Attacks • Carried out by the Syrian Electronic Army • Unable to document human rights abuses
Desired Outputs • Build technical capacity • Increase cyber security • Partner with other organizations to bolster capacity of SOHR and CVD
Option 1 • Work with the Cyber Crime Awareness Society • Technical Solution • Hacker training • Tracing skills • Responsive in nature
Option 2 • Get involved with a human rights TAN • Arabic Network for Human Rights Information • Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network • Gulf Centre for Human Rights • International Media Support • Reporters without Borders • Human Rights Watch
Option 3 • U.N. Affiliation • Cyber Training • Greater Level of Protection • Potential loss of Independence
Recommendation • Pursue all three options collectively • Improve technical ability • Greater protection under UN • TAN will ensure dissemination of information