Thread by @HackingButLegal

Ways #infosec #IT people can help democracy:

1. OSINT. You are research experts. Great at details. Doesn't make sense? Dig in. Feed journalists who focus on that topic
2. Events happening on the ground: A particular threat hitting your org? Coordinate with your industry

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3. SPEAK UP. Do not assume other people share your views. Do not assume other people have established views on any given topic. Don't stay silent

4. Check in with people in your workplace, especially if threats are coming in to your org via email appliances, etc. VERY IMPORTANT!

5. Coordinate with physical security. Some orgs are now being physically threatened on a regular basis by QAnon nuts, the far right, etc.

6. Review security configurations on your most sensitive systems and verify email protections.

7. Host 1:1 security awareness meetings where ppl can ask anything they like & get concrete recommendations from you about their mobile device & home PC (even if your job doesn't require this, it's nice to give)

8. Organize or join a political action group inside your company

9. Organize or join a political action group outside your company

10. Give tax-deductible donations to an organization that works to advance digital rights, civil liberties, transparency etc such as @STOPSpyingNY @fightfortheftr

What am I missing? Add your suggestions