This interactive workshop is designed for cybersecurity professionals and students at all levels - beginner to expert - who want to expand their understanding of how cybersecurity concepts can be applied to assist vulnerable communities.
The workshop uses intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors as a case study, illustrating the importance of tailoring digital security practices to meet the unique needs of this population. Drawing on real-world scenarios and insights from experts, the session emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed approach to cybersecurity, but also humility, adaptability, and collaboration in establishing threat models, helping people secure their digital life and designing systems, policies, and support mechanisms that truly prioritize their safety.
Through a combination of conceptual discussions and hands-on exercises, the workshop will challenge participants to critically examine how conventional expertise, rigid frameworks, and assumed best practices often fail to address the unique needs of vulnerable and high-risk communities.
This workshop will be led by members of Lab2038, a research and development collective specializing in cybersecurity, digital rights, and privacy. Lab2038 works at the intersection of technology and social justice, designing security solutions that prioritize marginalized communities. Their work bridges the gap between technical security measures and real-world needs, advocating for inclusive and adaptive digital security practices.