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Ciwan Teter • 26 Mar 2025

Civil Society’s Data in North and East Syria is Not Secure 

As cyber threats escalate globally, Syrian civil society organizations (CSOs) face increasing risks due to financial constraints, technical challenges, and…

  • Cybersecurity
  • Privacy
  • الأمن السيبراني
SMEX • 21 Mar 2025

Internet and Telecom Disruptions Continue in Syria

Most civil society organizations in Syria are yet to implement robust cybersecurity plans, including basic security measures, risking data integrity…

  • internet shutdowns
  • Syria
  • الأمن السيبراني
Alhasnaa Adra • 23 Jul 2024

Exam shutdowns in Syria: financial and human losses 

Despite a global trend towards improving the speed, quality, and availability of internet services, Syria still disrupts access to the…

  • Exams
  • financial
  • Freedom of Expression