About Us
We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.
Our Mission
Collective Security Mindset (CSM) is an international nonprofit dedicated to protecting the digital frontiers of democracy. We bridge the gap between advanced technology and human rights by equipping activists, civil society organizations, and everyday citizens with the tools and knowledge to resist digital repression. In an era where technology is increasingly weaponized against civil liberties, CSM stands as a shield. We believe that digital security is not just a technical requirement—it is a fundamental human right.
Our Vision
We envision a global landscape where digital technologies serve as a catalyst for democracy rather than a tool for surveillance. Our goal is a world where every individual—regardless of their political environment—can communicate, organize, and advocate freely and securely online.
The Four Pillars of Action
To achieve our mission, CSM operates through a rigorous, cross-disciplinary framework designed to build resilience in high-risk environments:
Documentation: We act as a digital watchdog, exposing and documenting digital rights violations to ensure international accountability.
Support: We provide rapid-response technical assistance and security auditing to those targeted by state-sponsored digital repression.
Standardization: we establish and promote cross-contextual best practices for high-risk digital environments, ensuring security is "baked in" by design.
Development: We build ethical, secure, and accessible open-source tools specifically designed to sustain and scale social democracy.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by a commitment to the people we serve and the integrity of the digital space.
Human-Centric Security: We prioritize the safety and dignity of the individuals behind the screens over abstract technical metrics.
Collective Action: We believe that a secure digital world is only possible through shared responsibility and radical collaboration.
Do No Harm: We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring our research and tools never jeopardize the very movements we aim to protect.
Radical Accessibility: Powerful security should not be a luxury. We strive to make high-level encryption and security standards accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise.
How We Drive Change
Security is only as strong as its weakest link. By combining high-level technical research with grassroots advocacy, CSM shifts the power dynamic back to the people.
Through our Standardization initiatives, we provide a blueprint for organizations worldwide to adopt a "Collective Security Mindset," ensuring that digital resilience is built into the fabric of civil society. Whether through developing subversive tech solutions or providing life-saving digital hygiene training, we empower the voices that the world needs to hear most.