Open and Secure Technology: Posts

Highlights and reflections from Open Tech Camp Penang 2025

Against the backdrop of deteriorating internet freedom across the region, attendees collaborated to share knowledge, build skills, and develop strategies for digital resilience. The vibrant exchange of ideas revealed several interconnected themes that highlighted both the challenges facing the regional digital rights community and the creative, community-led responses emerging to address them.

Human rights tech learning session: Outline VPN

Join this interactive session on March 14 to learn more about the DRAPAC VPN project and how to use Outline VPN as a tool for circumventing internet censorship and online surveillance.

Navigating Digital Landmines for Changemakers

Open and secure tech can help changemakers protect themselves from the digital dangers hindering their work, but there has been limited adoption and interest. EngageMedia and the Asia Centre examine the reasons why.