Lumpen Guide to Civic Security

Welcome to the Lumpen Guide to Civic Security. This is a comprehensive, community-sourced resource providing detailed, practical information on digital security, physical safety, and legal rights.

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Table of Contents

I. Core Principles & Strategy

• Core OPSEC Principles: The foundational mindset for security.
• Threat Modeling for Activists: Understanding your specific risks.
• The Activist’s Guide to Counter-Surveillance: A layered defense strategy.
• Combating Government Surveillance: A high-level strategy for resilience.
• Chicago Surveillance Deep Dive: A detailed look at the tools used in Chicago.

II. Hardened Operating Systems

• GrapheneOS Guide: The ultimate in mobile security.
• CalyxOS Guide: A balance of privacy and usability.
• Qubes OS Guide: The ultimate in desktop security through compartmentalization.
• Tails OS Guide: An anonymous OS that leaves no trace.

III. Secure Communication

• Signal Messenger Guide: Best practices for the most common secure messenger.
• Signal Alternatives: Guides for Session and Briar for anonymous and resilient messaging.
• Advanced Guide to Protest Communications: A detailed guide on methods, equipment, and best practices.
• The Complete Guide to Burner Phones & SIMs: A step-by-step guide to anonymous acquisition and use.
• A Detailed Guide to Meshtastic & LoRa Radios: Building an off-grid, encrypted communication network.

IV. Essential Security Tools & Protocols

• Device Encryption Guide: Protecting your data at rest with FDE and VeraCrypt.
• Secure File Transfer: Using OnionShare and understanding SecureDrop.
• Tor Guide: Anonymous web browsing for everyone.
• Mullvad VPN Guide: A trusted, no-logs VPN for enhancing your privacy.
• NYM VPN Guide: A next-generation mixnet for advanced traffic analysis resistance.

V. Physical Security & Legal Rights

• Expanded Protest Checklist: Comprehensive preparation for direct action.
• Countersurveillance Basics: Practical awareness and mitigation techniques.
• Know Your Rights (Chicago Focus): A detailed guide to police interactions.