eQualitie is a Canadian digital security organisation focused on the development and distribution of free, open-source software, services and security training to civil society, NGO's, investigative journalists and independent media to protect and promote human rights and press freedom online.[1] The group is based in Montreal, Canada.
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| Company type | Not-for-Profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology, Human Rights, Press Freedom |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Dmitri Vitaliev |
| Headquarters | , Canada |
Area served | World |
| Products | |
| Services | |
| Website | equalit |
History edit
The group was founded in 2011 by ethical hacker, digital security entrepreneur and journalist Dmitri Vitaliev.[2][3][4][5]
Principally known for its DDoS mitigation service Deflect, the group also provides circumvention tools for users operating inside National Intranets and digital security training to activists and journalists.[6] eQualitie has helped establish digital security schools in Ukraine[7] and Colombia.[8] They have also become known for assisting site owners defending themselves against Social engineering attacks.[9]
eQualitie has also been acknowledged[10] by the think tank and media organisation Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa for its help, contributed to a UN report on digital safety for journalists[11] and regularly participates at the Internet Governance Forum[12]
eQualitie is a member[13] of the Association for Progressive Communications and works closely with fellow members on digital security and DDoS mitigation.
The company distributes the code for all its tools on GitHub[14] and frequently publishes detailed reports on the performance of these tools and services[15]
References edit
- ^ "eQualitie's Values".
- ^ Karim BENESSAIEH (February 22, 2015). "DÉMONSTRATION D'UN (GENTIL) HACKER". La Presse.
- ^ Nick Miller (February 16, 2008). "In cyberspace, now everyone can hear you scream". The Age.
- ^ "Fight for human rights enters the digital domain". CTV News. May 4, 2007.
- ^ "Dmitri Vitaliev | The Guardian". The Guardian.
- ^ "Cyber security training for journalists: Tips and tricks to keep your communications safe". European Federation of Journalists. January 22, 2015.
- ^ "DSS380 | Digital Security School Ukraine".
- ^ "Escuela de seguridad digital".
- ^ "Free web hosting service aims to protect journalists from cyberattacks".
- ^ Caucaso, Osservatorio Balcani e. "eQualitie supports OBCT and online press freedom". Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso.
- ^ Henrichsen, Jennifer R.; Betz, Michelle; Lisosky, Joanne M. (2015). Building Digital Safety for Journalism: A Survey of Selected Issues. UNESCO. ISBN 978-92-3-100087-4. Retrieved August 16, 2023 – via UNESCO Digital Library.
- ^ "IGF 2019 Onsite Participants List". Internet Governance Forum.
- ^ "APC members in 2017: eQualit.ie at work on Deflect Labs: Online attack forensics for civil society empowerment | Association for Progressive Communications". www.apc.org.
- ^ "EQualitie". GitHub.
- ^ "Investigations".