Password Security Best Practices
A comprehensive guide to creating and managing strong passwords, using password managers, and implementing multi-factor authentication for organisations.
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Cybersecurity Guides
Who We Are
About Encrypt Uganda
Encrypt Uganda is a digital rights organization founded to provide protective measures against the ever-increasing cybersecurity threats facing civil society. We work at the intersection of technology, human rights, and advocacy.
We primarily work with human rights defenders, activists, journalists, women, and children — the people most at risk in Uganda's digital landscape.
Our Mission
To secure information and data, and strengthen Internet freedoms of human rights defenders and activists.
Our Vision
A community where data and information are secure and Internet freedoms are respected.
Our Core Values
Security · Confidentiality · Transparency · Accountability · Innovation
Our Services
What We Do
From frontline training to policy advocacy, we equip individuals and organisations to stay secure in an increasingly hostile digital world.
Digital Security
Humans are the weakest link in digital security. We train organisations and individuals to build strong security awareness and practices.
Assessments & Audits
We help human rights defenders reduce their personal and organisational security risks through in-depth digital security assessments.
Capacity Building
Tailored programmes that impart knowledge and skills to strengthen the technical capacity of activists and defenders.
Cyber Rights Protection
We defend and promote online freedoms, fighting surveillance, website blocking, and laws that restrict anonymity and free expression.
Research & Advocacy
Collaborative research to drive advocacy on digital security and safety for women, children, defenders, and journalists in Uganda.
Cyber Threats Analysis
Through the Encrypt Lab, we analyse cyber attacks on vulnerable groups to discover their source and develop effective counter-measures.
Featured Research
Children's Online Safety in Uganda
In 2020, as COVID-19 closed schools for nearly 15 million children, Encrypt Uganda studied the state of children's online safety in Northern and Eastern Uganda — and what it takes to protect them.
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Exposure to inappropriate content
Many children reported being sent unsolicited pornographic images and messages with vulgar language.
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Online predators
Children received friend requests from strangers who later sent nude photos and threatening messages to exploit them.
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Cyberbullying
Children reported abusive comments and threatening messages related to their social media activity.
Our Work
Past Projects
A track record of meaningful work — from digital security training to national advocacy campaigns.
2023
Feedshield Project
Promoted Code for Africa's FeedShield tool through webinars, trainings, and community outreach on online harassment.
2021
Children's Online Safety Project
Addressed gaps in Uganda's ICT Policy to embed child safety online into the national ICT curriculum, supported by GIZ.
2019
Digital Security Training — CJGEA & Diakonia
Delivered two digital security trainings in Mombasa and Nairobi for Civil Rights Defenders partner organisations.
2019
Organisational Security Assessments for HRDs
Conducted security audits and device remediations for human rights organisations across Uganda, for Defend Defenders.
2020
#ChildSafetyOnlineUG Campaign
A national advocacy campaign — radio, TV, and social media — raising awareness of children's online safety during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Insights & Updates
Latest Articles
Expert insights on digital security, rights advocacy, and threat analysis for civil society.
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Online Safety
Protecting Children on Social Media
Practical advice for parents and educators on monitoring, privacy settings, and conversations about online safety with children in Uganda.
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Digital Rights & Policy
Uganda's Data Protection Act Explained
An overview of recent data protection legislation and what it means for journalists, activists, and civil society organisations operating in Uganda.
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Threat Alerts
Phishing Campaign Targeting Activists
Alert: A new phishing campaign is targeting human rights defenders. Here's how to identify suspicious emails and protect your organisation.
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Research & Reports
2026 Digital Rights Survey Results
Key findings from our annual survey on digital rights and online freedom in East Africa, with recommendations for policymakers.
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Cybersecurity Guides
VPN Usage for Journalists
Everything journalists need to know about VPNs: choosing a provider, configuration, and integrating VPN usage into daily workflow securely.
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Online Safety
Cyberbullying: Recognition & Response
Identifying signs of cyberbullying, immediate response steps, and long-term support strategies for affected youth in the Ugandan context.
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Digital Rights & Policy
Freedom of Expression Online in 2026
Analysis of online censorship trends, website blocking incidents, and the impact on journalists and activists in Uganda and the region.
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Threat Alerts
Spyware Detection: What to Look For
Signs that your device may be compromised with spyware, diagnostic steps, and immediate actions to take if you suspect targeted surveillance.
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Research & Reports
Cyber Attacks on Civil Society: Trends
Comprehensive research on emerging cyber threats, attack methodologies, and defensive strategies for organisations serving vulnerable populations.
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Cybersecurity Guides
Device Encryption for Activists
Step-by-step guide to encrypting laptops and mobile devices, best practices for data backup, and recovery procedures for different operating systems.
Gallery
Our Work in Pictures
Moments from our trainings, field work, and community engagements.
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Whether you need training, a security audit, or just want to learn more — we're here to help.
Location
Mukwasi House, Plot 39A, Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
Email
Phone
+256 773 680547
+256 750 778786
+256 750 778786