- Free Support Networks (requires partnership)
- Training of Trainers (ToT)
- Invest in education of existing IT staff
- Look into conferences that will help expand knowledge and create partnerships
- International Freedom Festival
- RightsCon
- Gather information from other human rights organizations about their IT support
- Internal IT staff tends to be trustworthy since sales doesn't play a role, but this may not be an option due to funding or size of organization
- The civil society community may have a trusted IT contractor who has a long history of involvement
- If a complete lack of a trusted support person exists, the community may be able to work together to reach out to international organizations for assistance in developing one. Maybe even a pool of funding could be created.
- Development of Digisec Community
- Several organizations agree to support IT staff or tech savvy employees in creating digital security conscious community
- This essentially established a trusted committee to help solve issues through identify resources, developing expertise, and outreach.
- Probably will require funding to obtain professional development
- Internship or Fellowship Programs
- Fellowship that places a tech-savvy person within your organization
- OpenTech Fund
- Must include a plan for when the fellow leaves, such as identifying staff or a professional that will develop their skills alongside the fellow. Otherwise this activity will only be a bandaid.
- Fellows should come with a supporting organization to assist with professional advice