Government Surveillance Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Big Data Meets Big Brother by Reetika Khera

Explore the controversial Aadhaar system's impact on welfare, privacy, and democracy in India. Uncover potential risks of digital ID projects and their implications for surveillance and data mining.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Web Summit

Morality in the Age of Tech Surveillance

Explore the motivations behind Edward Snowden's exposure of mass surveillance, his role in building the system, and the ethical implications of tech-driven surveillance in modern society.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NorthSec

Privacy, Surveillance & Oversight

Explore privacy, surveillance, and oversight in the digital age, examining historical context, legal frameworks, and democratic principles shaping modern data collection practices.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

RSA Conference

Implications of the Global Push to Ban End-to-End Encryption

Explore global encryption bans, their impact on privacy, security, and democracy. Analyze government policies, cybersecurity trends, and the privacy-preserving movement's response to these challenges.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

RSA Conference

Who Owns Your Digital Breadcrumbs?

Explore data privacy, ownership, and access in the digital age, examining current issues, legislation, and strategies to limit your digital footprint.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The NSA Responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

NSA deputy director responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk, addressing privacy concerns, security threats, and the balance between transparency and secrecy in intelligence operations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

44CON Information Security Conference

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - GRX and a Spy Agency

Explore GPRS Roaming eXchange (GRX) hacking, focusing on the Belgacom case and its implications for mobile user privacy and security in international communications.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

media.ccc.de

The Snowden Refugees under Surveillance in Hong Kong

Explores the persecution of individuals who sheltered Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, detailing government efforts to deport them and the dangers they face in their home countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DefCamp

Democracy and Massive-Control in the Post-Snowden Age

Explore democracy and mass surveillance in the post-Snowden era, examining the impact on privacy, security, and civil liberties in this thought-provoking DefCamp 2014 conference talk.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Is the NSA Still Listening to Your Phone Calls? - A Surveillance Debate

Debate on NSA surveillance practices, focusing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act and recent reforms. Explores impact on privacy, national security, and the effectiveness of congressional oversight.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Back Doors and Front Doors - Breaking the Unbreakable System

Exploring government demands for backdoor access to encrypted data, examining proposed solutions, and discussing the balance between security and privacy in digital communications.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Governments as Malware Authors - The Next Generation

Explore government-sponsored malware development, examining involved nations, skill acquisition, budgets, and potential countermeasures against sophisticated cyber threats.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Lawful Access Panel

Panel discussion on legal and technical challenges of secret surveillance orders, including National Security Letters and lawful intercepts. Experts explore risks, defenses, and experiences fighting invasive searches in networks.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

media.ccc.de

Hacks and Leaks - The Evolution of Digital Resistance

Exploring digital resistance evolution, from hacking to whistleblowing. Discusses strategies for hacktivists to collaborate with street activists, strengthen networks, and challenge government repression.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

WeAreDevelopers

How Does Coronavirus Impact Cryptocurrencies

Explore the impact of Coronavirus on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin's price crash, hash rate changes, effects on decentralized finance, and the role of crypto in privacy preservation against government surveillance.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk