Re-imagining Digital Security Training
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.
Saturday 1500 Sutton Place / Workshop B