# Home - Operational security for activists

This is a short book that describes how activists can stay safe when using technology or attending protests. Many of the tips in this book were written for people that are being threatened by law enforcement, large corporations, or organized crime.

## Table of contents

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[Mobile phone security](/mobile-phone-security.md)
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[Secure digital communication](/secure-digital-communication.md)
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[Email, online banking, and social media security](/social-media-security.md)
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[Running a pseudonymous social media account](/running-a-pseudonymous-social-media-account.md)
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[WiFi security](/wifi-security.md)
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[Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Tor](/internet-security.md)
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[Editing images for security](/editing-images-for-security.md)
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[Laptop security](/laptop-security.md)
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[How the government tracks your location](/how-the-government-tracks-your-location.md)
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[Talking to journalists](/talking-to-journalists.md)
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[Glossary](/glossary.md)
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[Further reading](/further-reading.md)
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